Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers Ltd; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Exclusive discounts

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply across Tottenham and surrounding areas. You will support pupils in classrooms, assist teachers, and provide one-to-one help, with safeguarding at the forefront. Opportunities may lead to longer-term or permanent roles.

Ideal candidates will have school or educational setting experience, strong behaviour management, and excellent communication. An Enhanced DBS check (or Update Service) is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• Strong understanding of classroom support and behaviour management.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or have one registered on the Update Service

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in classroom and small group settings to enhance learning
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Provide one-to-one support for pupils who need additional help
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning strategies
• Help with administrative tasks and classroom organisation
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Skills

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Day-to-Day Supply, Starting 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 work across multiple schools in Tottenham and the surrounding areas, providing day-to-day support with the potential for longer-term or permanent roles.

Duties as Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils in classroom and small group settings to enhance learning
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Provide one-to-one support for pupils who need additional help
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning strategies
• Help with administrative tasks and classroom organisation
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting is desirable
• Strong understanding of classroom support and behaviour management
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or have one registered on the Update Service

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.