Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	30 April 2026
Salary:	£85.5 to £90 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	30 May 2026
Location:	Plymouth, South West, PL7 1XQ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP233539CT3103-A498732-30042026

Summary

Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Full-time or part-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026

This Year 2 Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to support pupils during a key stage of their primary education within a nurturing and well-organised school environment. The Year 2 Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, independence, and confidence, with the opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

Duties as Year 2 Teaching Assistant:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging Year 2 lessons
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis to support learning
• Assist with early literacy and numeracy activities
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help create a calm, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Support classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources
• Encourage pupil independence and positive learning behaviours
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal Year 2 Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in a primary setting
• Understanding of Key Stage 1 learning and development
• Patient, caring, and supportive approach to working with young learners
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to commit to a temporary role with the potential to become permanent
• Ability to work full time or part time as required
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 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!