Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Posted 12 September 2025
Salary £82.50 - £90 per day
LocationKnebworth
Job type Teaching Assistant
Discipline Junior
ReferenceMP210856CT3100-A471732

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, can take initiative in the classroom, and is committed to helping every pupil succeed. Starting ASAP.

Duties as Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Work alongside the class teacher to plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging lessons

  • Provide targeted one-to-one or small-group support to pupils, including those with additional needs

  • Lead learning activities independently when required, using your Level 3 training

  • Assist with assessment, record-keeping, and progress monitoring

  • Help maintain a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment

  • Support the wider life of the school through clubs, trips, and enrichment activities

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

  • Recent experience supporting learning in a school setting

  • Strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills as Teaching Assistant.

  • Excellent communication and behaviour management abilities

  • A caring, adaptable, and proactive approach

  • A valid DBS/Police clearance 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. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) 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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