Level 2​/Teaching Assistants

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Level 2/3 Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and develop confidence across a range of year groups.

• 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 develop independence, confidence, and positive learning habits
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, when required
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom organisation
• Monitor and record pupil progress and share observations with teaching staff
• Contribute to wider school routines during longer-term placements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience supporting pupils in a school or education setting
• Confident working across different year groups and abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, supportive, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Adaptable, reliable, and proactive in different school environments
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undertake further training and professional development

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE. 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.

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.