Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £82.5 to £90 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West, PL9 9AZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP204936CT3103-A468947-02072025 |
Summary
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a great team.
In this role, you will support teachers and pupils in the classroom, helping to create a positive, engaging learning environment where every child can succeed. You will work with individuals and small groups, assist with lessons and activities, and help pupils develop confidence and skills. Beginning September 2025.
Duties as a Teaching Assistant:
Support pupils with their learning, both in class and through small group work.
Assist the class teacher in preparing resources and setting up activities.
Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
Provide extra help for pupils who need additional support, including those with special educational needs.
Encourage positive attitudes to learning and good relationships between pupils.
Monitor and report on pupils’ progress to teachers.
Ideal Teaching Assistant:
Have experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential).
Be patient, supportive and adaptable.
Have good communication and teamwork skills as a Teaching Assistant.
Be committed to helping every child reach their potential.
Be reliable, organised and able to use initiative.
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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