1:1 Teaching Assistant - Ealing

A welcoming and highly respected Catholic primary school in Ealing is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil on a full-time basis from September 2026 for the full academic year.

About the role

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 2
Full-Time | Full Academic Year
Primary School Setting
Location: Ealing
Start Date: September 2026

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a Year 2 pupil, providing tailored support to help them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual targets. You will collaborate with the class teacher, SENCo, and parents to ensure consistent support throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will be patient, proactive, and committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil
• Supporting learning activities within the classroom
• Implementing individual support strategies and targets
• Encouraging independence, engagement, and confidence
• Supporting social and emotional development
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and parents

About the school

The school is a well-established faith-based primary setting with a strong reputation for its caring ethos, inclusive values, and high standards of education. Pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners, and staff work together to create a warm and welcoming environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.

The leadership team is highly supportive, and the school places great importance on staff wellbeing and professional development

What the School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Strong leadership and pastoral support
• Well-behaved and engaged pupils
• Excellent resources and learning environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child's development

Requirements

To be considered for the role of 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Ealing you will:

• Previous experience working with children in a school setting (preferred)
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (desirable)
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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

• Years of previous experience

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].