Teaching Assistant

Posted 12 August 2025
Salary £82.50 per day
LocationThetford
Job type Teaching Assistant
Discipline Junior
ReferenceMP207930CT3100-A470802

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about helping children learn, grow, and achieve their best. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Teaching Assistant:

  • Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and effective learning activities.

  • Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils who require additional help.

  • Assist in preparing learning materials and classroom resources.

  • Support the development of pupils’ social and emotional skills.

  • Encourage positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

  • Supervise pupils during break and lunch times when required.

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

  • Experience working with children (school-based experience is desirable).

  • Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills as a Teaching Assistant.

  • Ability to work well in 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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