Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing starting January 2026 This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join a school that provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school promotes high standards of teaching and learning, with a strong focus on pupil progress and well-being. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging lessons and foster a positive learning culture where every child can thrive. Duties as Teaching Assistant: Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils across primary year groups Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting to the class teacher Promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment Work flexibly across different year groups and adapt to varying needs Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing practices across the school Ideal Teaching Assistant: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning (or equivalent) is desirable Previous experience working with pupils in a school setting Ability to work flexibly across different year groups and adapt to changing requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong understanding of strategies to support diverse learning needs Committed to promoting inclusion and safeguarding 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. 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!