Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary role until Easter, starting as soon as possibleThis school provides a positive, well‑organised, and supportive learning environment where pupils benefit from caring staff, clear routines, and purposeful teaching. Leaders work collaboratively with support staff to maintain high expectations, helping pupils feel safe, motivated, and ready to learn. Pupils respond well to adults who foster confidence, engagement, and consistent behaviour routines.Duties as Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils in accessing learning across different subjects and activities
• Assist the class teacher with delivering planned lessons and small‑group work
• Reinforce key learning objectives and help children remain engaged
• Follow classroom routines and behaviour expectations
• Provide one‑to‑one or group support where needed
• Assist with preparation of learning materials
• Promote positive social and emotional development
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting pupils in a primary or secondary setting
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to follow teacher direction and work proactively
• Patient, calm, and supportive approach
• Confident managing behaviour and encouraging engagement
• Adaptable and able to support pupils with varying needs
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to pupil development
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting well‑being

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