Supply Teaching Assistant

A well-organised two-form entry primary school in Hillingdon is seeking a full-time Supply Teaching Assistant to join their team.

About the role

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will provide classroom support across the school, assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and ensuring pupils remain focused and supported. You may work within mainstream classes or provide additional support to pupils with SEN, depending on the needs of the school. Flexibility and a proactive attitude are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1, or KS2

• Working with small groups or individual pupils

• Assisting with classroom organisation and lesson preparation

• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN

• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement

• Following safeguarding policies and school procedures

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive two-form entry primary setting with a strong emphasis on teamwork, positive behaviour, and high expectations. Staff are supportive, and supply staff are welcomed as valued members of the team.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Supply Teaching Assistant you will:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school (required)
• Ideally experience supporting pupils with SEN
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Previous experience working in the UK
• DBS on the update service

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected] .