Teaching Assistant

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	06 Mai 2026
Cyflog:	£85.5 i £90 bob dydd
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	05 Mehefin 2026
Lleoliad:	Plymouth, South West, PL1 3LF
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	Step Teachers Ltd
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	MP234012CT3103-A499413-06052026

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Teaching Assistant (Further Education) – Full-time, long-term temporary from May 2026 until July 2026

This Teaching Assistant role within a Further Education setting offers the opportunity to provide consistent, full‑time support to learners over a fixed long‑term period. The Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support learning, engagement, and independence, helping learners gain confidence and achieve their educational goals. This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant seeking experience within FE provision and a defined, purposeful placement.

Duties as Teaching Assistant (Further Education):

• Support learners within FE classrooms and practical learning environments
• Assist teaching staff in delivering structured learning activities
• Provide one‑to‑one or small group support as required
• Encourage learner engagement, independence, and positive behaviour
• Support learners with communication, organisation, and task completion
• Help prepare learning materials and resources
• Monitor learner progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Support inclusive practice and individual learning needs
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal Teaching Assistant (Further Education):

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or support role in education or FE
• Understanding of supporting young people or adults in a learning environment
• Calm, patient, and supportive approach to learner engagement
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual learner needs
• Commitment to a full‑time, long‑term temporary role from May to July 2026
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Passion for supporting learners to achieve independence and progress

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, colleges, 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 education professionals. 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, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with relevant statutory guidance, 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!