Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a mixed Year 2/3 class, contributing to student learning during a critical transition phase. The role involves working closely with teachers, reinforcing educational goals, and fostering an inclusive environment for students with diverse needs.

Benefits

Access to exclusive deals and discounts

Well-being services offered

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Qualifications

• Experience working in Key Stage 1 and/or lower Key Stage 2.
• Strong understanding of national curriculum and learning strategies.
• Initiative, flexibility, and a caring approach to support children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Work with individuals/small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist in managing classroom routines and promoting inclusion.

Skills

Phonics support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a mixed Year 2/3 class. This is a great opportunity to contribute to children’s learning and development during a key transitional phase from Key Stage 1 to lower Key Stage 2. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant:

Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across the curriculum.

Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning in literacy, numeracy and topic-based work.

Assist in managing classroom routines and promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Support children with additional needs by delivering targeted interventions or differentiated tasks.

Help with preparing resources, classroom displays and maintaining a well-organised environment.

Ideal Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant:

Have experience working across Key Stage 1 and/or lower Key Stage 2, ideally in a mixed-age setting.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the national curriculum and age-appropriate learning strategies.

Be confident delivering phonics, early literacy and maths support as a Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant.

Show initiative, flexibility and a caring approach to supporting children.

Hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or have equivalent experience.

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. 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.

Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confedera t ion) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations .

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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.

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