Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately These flexible opportunities are ideal for Level 2/3 Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and develop confidence across a range of year groups. Duties as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant: Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities Support behaviour management strategies in line with school policies Help pupils develop independence, confidence, and positive learning habits Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, when required Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom organisation Monitor and record pupil progress and share observations with teaching staff Contribute to wider school routines during longer-term placements Ideal Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience Previous experience supporting pupils in a school or education setting Confident working across different year groups and abilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills Patient, supportive, and able to build positive relationships with pupils Adaptable, reliable, and proactive in different school environments Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare Willingness to undertake further training and professional development 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. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!