Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £82.5 to £90 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | Ivybridge, South West, PL21 9TF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP211916CT3103-A471576-29092025 |
Summary
We are seeking a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school team on a long-term basis, beginning October 2025. The successful candidate will support pupils’ learning and development both inside and outside the classroom, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Duties as Teaching Assistant:
Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils, including those with additional needs.
Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging lessons and activities.
Help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised classroom environment.
Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development.
Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities where appropriate.
Ideal Teaching Assistant:
Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred) or equivalent experience.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team as a Teaching Assistant.
A caring, patient and flexible approach.
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.
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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