Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers Ltd; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Class Act is seeking a Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Year 3 and Year 4, assisting with lesson delivery, small-group work and resource preparation.

The role is full-time and long-term, with a March 2027 start date. A patient, adaptable approach and good communication across staff will help foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with primary-aged children is desirable.
• Experience in a school or educational setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Understanding of Key Stage 2 learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within a Year 3 and Year 4 classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Support literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient and caring approach

Adaptability

Relationship-building

Understanding of KS2 learning

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Experience with primary-aged children

Experience in school/educational setting

Job description

Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity March 2027 Start Available

Hereis committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences and ensure every child receives the support they need to succeed.

The school values strong relationships, high expectations, and a child-centred approach to learning, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both pupils and staff.

Duties as a Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils within a Year 3 and Year 4 classroom
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Support literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum learning
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Ideal Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable
• Experience within a school or educational setting is advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Understanding of Key Stage 2 learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

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, 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.Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering withClass Act 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.