Teaching Assistant

We are currently working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Hammersmith that are looking for experienced and committed SEND Teaching Assistants to join their teams on a supply basis.

About the role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning and feel confident and included within the classroom.

Depending on the school and individual pupil, responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and other learning difficulties.
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and adapt activities where appropriate.
• Working alongside class teachers and the wider SEND team to support individual learning needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and social development.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions, break times and other activities where required.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Following individual support plans and school policies.

About the school

The schools we work with across Hammersmith are welcoming and inclusive primary settings that are committed to creating a positive environment where every child is supported to achieve their potential. They offer collaborative teams, supportive senior leadership and a strong focus on inclusion, with staff working closely together to meet the individual needs of pupils. SEND Teaching Assistants will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, gaining valuable experience across a range of year groups and additional needs while making a genuine difference to children's learning and development.

Requirements

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

• Experienced working with children with SEND, either in a school or another relevant setting.
• Patient, caring and confident when supporting pupils with additional needs.
• DBS on the update service
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider school team.
• Confident supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm classroom environment.

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

• DBS on the update service
• Previous school-based experience in the UK

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 7508 or email [email protected] .