Teaching Assistant

Posted 12 August 2025
Salary £13.26 per hour
LocationNorwich
Job type Teaching Assistant
Discipline Junior
ReferenceMP207923CT3100-A470850

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and supportive school community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping children reach their full potential and thrive in their learning journey. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.

  • Assist in preparing classroom resources and materials.

  • Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils who need extra help.

  • Encourage positive behaviour and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

  • Supervise pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, and school activities when required.

  • Help assess and track pupils’ progress under the direction of the teacher.

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills as a Teaching Assistant.

  • Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting children’s learning.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

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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