Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Teaching Assistant to support learning in a primary school setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.

About the role

Support the class teacher in delivering lessons and classroom activities

Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development

Assist in creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Support pupils with additional needs, including SEN, as required

Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials

About the school

A welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong sense of community

Committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment

Dedicated to high standards of teaching and learning for all pupils

Supports pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development

Encourages teamwork and collaboration among staff

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Requirements

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

• Previous experience working with children in a primary school or educational setting
• Experience supporting pupils individually or in small groups
• Experience working with children with additional needs (SEN/EAL) is desirable

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

• Previous experience working with children in a primary school

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 Kardelen Altindag on 0207 0657549 or email [email protected] .