Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive school team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help pupils at this important stage of their primary education and make a real difference to their learning and development. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons for a mixed Year 2/3 class.

• Work with small groups or individual pupils to reinforce learning in core subjects such as reading, writing, and maths.

• Assist with phonics, guided reading, and other targeted interventions.

• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

• Support pupils with additional needs to ensure they can fully access the curriculum.

• Prepare learning resources, set up activities, and maintain attractive displays.

• Supervise pupils during break times, lunchtimes, trips, and other activities as required.

• Promote good behaviour and encourage positive social interactions.

Ideal Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable, ideally in KS1 or lower KS2.

• A good understanding of the Year 2 and Year 3 curriculum, including phonics and early literacy/numeracy.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills as a Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant.

• A caring, patient, and proactive attitude to supporting children’s learning.

• A 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, 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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