Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant – Part-time, long-term temporary position starting as soon as possibleThis is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant to join a school that provides a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school promotes high standards of teaching and learning, with strong leadership and a committed staff team working together to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to succeed. Pupils benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum that encourages personal development and academic progress.Duties as Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons for Year 2 and Year 3 pupils
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils where needed
• Assist with planning and preparation of learning activities
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development
• Ensure safeguarding and behaviour policies are consistently upheld

Ideal Year 2/3 Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working with KS1 and KS2 pupils is desirable
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning
• 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!