Level 2/3 Teaching Assistants

Posting date:	19 February 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £90 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	21 March 2026
Location:	Potters Bar, South East, EN6 2RY
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP225980CT3103-A490461-19022026

Summary

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately
These flexible opportunities are ideal for Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Potters Bar and the surrounding areas, providing high‑quality classroom support across a range of year groups.

Duties as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small‑group support for pupils
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities
• Support behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
• Help pupils with personal development, confidence, and independence
• Contribute to classroom organisation and preparation of learning materials
• Support pupils with SEND needs where required
• Monitor and record pupil progress and share observations with teaching staff
• Assist with classroom routines and contribute to wider school life during longer‑term placements

Ideal Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant:

• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification preferred, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience supporting pupils in a primary or secondary school environment
• Confident working across mixed abilities and adapting to different year groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, supportive, and able to build positive working relationships
• Adaptable and proactive in varied school settings
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

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