Teaching Assistant

Posted 29 July 2025
Salary £82.50 - £90 per day
LocationCity and District of St. Albans
Job type Teaching Assistant
Discipline Junior
ReferenceMP206941CT3100-A468732

Job description

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children's learning and development?

We are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive school team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' academic and personal progress in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning across the curriculum

  • Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, including pupils with additional needs

  • Assist with preparing learning materials and classroom organisation

  • Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement

  • Help track progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting

  • A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) – desirable

  • A caring, patient, and flexible approach

  • Good communication and teamwork skills as a Teaching Assistant.

  • A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

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, 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. 

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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