Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	13 January 2026
Salary:	£85 to £95 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	12 February 2026
Location:	Wantage, South East, OX12 8DJ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP221809CT3103-A478092-13012026

Summary

Teaching Assistant – Daily supply from as soon as possible These flexible opportunities are ideal for Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different primary school settings in Wantage and the surrounding areas.Duties as Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in both classroom and small group settings
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs
• Promote inclusive practice and encourage pupil independence
• Help maintain a safe, engaging and positive learning environment
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to assessments and reviews

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Has recent experience working in a primary school setting
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the primary curriculum and child development
• Is patient, adaptable and confident supporting pupils of varying abilities
• Holds a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Has a clear Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

Why 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 who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!