Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers Ltd; South Molton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd. is seeking Teaching Assistants for both full-time and part-time roles across South Molton and nearby areas. You will support pupils, assist teachers, and help create inclusive learning environments in diverse school settings.

Ideal candidates have experience with children, Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications, and a proactive, patient approach. DBS checks (or willingness to obtain one) are required, with weekly PAYE pay structure emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting is desirable.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and engaging in learning activities
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with varying needs
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment
• Contribute to pupil assessments and progress tracking
• Support pupils with personal development and social interaction

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience and proactive approach

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2/Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Full-time and part-time roles available from ASAP

These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings in South Molton and the surrounding areas.

Duties as Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and engaging in learning activities
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with varying needs
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment
• Contribute to pupil assessments and progress tracking
• Support pupils with personal development and social interaction

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting is desirable
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting learning
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• discounted high street shopping
• travel offers
• gym memberships
• and more
• comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of