Job description

Teaching Assistant – Long-term, temporary and ongoing, part-time starting September 2026

This is a welcoming primary school that is part of the Learning Academies Trust. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all assessed areas, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision.

The school prides itself on providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential. With supportive leadership and a strong community ethos, it offers an excellent environment for both pupils and staff.

Duties as a Teaching Assistant:

Supporting pupils within the classroom, in small groups, and on a one-to-one basis
Assisting with the delivery of engaging learning activities
Supporting pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development
Encouraging positive behaviour and participation in lessons
Assisting with classroom preparation and resource organisation
Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

Previous experience working with children in an educational setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A patient, positive, and proactive approach
Ability to build effective relationships with pupils and staff
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

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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