Job description

Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term supply from April 2026 through to July 2026

This long-term opportunity is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who wants to make a meaningful impact within a calm, friendly, and supportive school environment. Pupils benefit from carefully planned learning tailored to their individual needs, strong communication-focused provision, and consistent behaviour support. Staff collaborate effectively, receive regular training, and work within a well-led setting where safeguarding and pupil development are prioritised.

Duties as Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils with ASD in Year 7, adapting activities to meet individual communication and learning needs.
Assist in delivering planned learning sequences and help pupils apply skills in real-life contexts.
Use speech, signing and/or symbols to promote communication development.
Contribute to creating a calm, safe, and positive learning environment.
Help pupils maintain focus through short, structured learning activities.
Support behaviour management using consistent, positive approaches.
Work with the class teacher to monitor progress and assist pupils in catching up when needed.

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

Experience supporting pupils with SEND, particularly ASD, is desirable but not essential.
Good communication skills and willingness to use a range of communication methods.
A patient, calm, and consistent approach to behaviour.
Ability to follow structured plans and adapt support to suit individual needs.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being.
A positive attitude and desire to contribute to a supportive team.

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.

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