Teaching Assistants

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking flexible Teaching Assistant opportunities in Clacton-on-Sea and surrounding areas. You will support pupils across different year groups, helping them access learning and thrive in inclusive settings.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of school-based experience, strong safeguarding commitment, and a patient, empathetic approach. Training and professional development are encouraged as part of our long-standing recruitment partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years referencable experience supporting pupils in a school setting.
• Understanding of strategies for supporting children with varying learning needs.
• Ability to build positive and nurturing relationships with pupils.
• Patience, empathy and adaptability.
• Confidence across different year groups and classroom environments.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Help implement behaviour strategies in line with school policies.
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required.
• Promote an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate with teaching staff.
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements.

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Clacton on Sea and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and thrive in an inclusive environment.

Duties as Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities
• Help implement behaviour strategies in line with school policies
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required
• Promote an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate with teaching staff
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Must have 2 years referencableexperience supporting pupils in a school setting
• Understanding of strategies for supporting children with varying learning needs
• Ability to build positive and nurturing relationships with pupils
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability
• Confidence working across different year groups and classroom environments
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development

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. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Clacton on Sea and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and thrive in an inclusive environment.

Duties as Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities
• Help implement behaviour strategies in line with school policies
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required
• Promote an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate with teaching staff
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Must have 2 years referencableexperience supporting pupils in a school setting
• Understanding of strategies for supporting children with varying learning needs
• Ability to build positive and nurturing relationships with pupils
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability
• Confidence working across different year groups and classroom environments
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development

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. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!