Teaching Assistants

We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Supply Teaching Assistants to join a team and work in a variety of friendly and supportive primary and/or secondary schools across the Hertfordshire region.

This flexible role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values work-life balance, and wants to gain experience across different year groups and educational settings. Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments are available depending on your availability and interests. Beginning ASAP.

Duties as a Teaching Assistant:

• Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher

• Work with individuals or small groups to support learning and engagement

• Help prepare resources and create a positive learning environment

• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND or EAL, as needed

• Assist with behaviour management and promote a safe, inclusive atmosphere

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting

• A flexible and proactive approach to classroom support

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as a Teaching Assistant.

• A calm, positive, and patient manner

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are desirable but not essential

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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