Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary role until Easter, starting as soon as possibleThis school provides a positive, well‑organised, and supportive learning environment where pupils benefit from caring staff, clear routines, and purposeful teaching. Leaders work collaboratively with support staff to maintain high expectations, helping pupils feel safe, motivated, and ready to learn. Pupils respond well to adults who foster confidence, engagement, and consistent behaviour routines.Duties as Teaching Assistant:
Support pupils in accessing learning across different subjects and activities
Assist the class teacher with delivering planned lessons and small‑group work
Reinforce key learning objectives and help children remain engaged
Follow classroom routines and behaviour expectations
Provide one‑to‑one or group support where needed
Assist with preparation of learning materials
Promote positive social and emotional development
Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfareIdeal Teaching Assistant:
Experience supporting pupils in a primary or secondary setting
Strong communication and organisational skills
Able to follow teacher direction and work proactively
Patient, calm, and supportive approach
Confident managing behaviour and encouraging engagement
Adaptable and able to support pupils with varying needs
Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to pupil development
Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting well‑beingWhy Class Act?
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. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act 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 looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today