Learning Support Assistant Newham
- location Newham
- contract type Full-time, Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term
- salary £85 to £90 per day
- ref TxFLSA3001-
- Apply by 02 March 2025
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
Smart Teachers is recruiting dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistants to join our pool of staff for daily supply roles across Primary schools in Newham.
About the role
We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support children in a range of Primary schools in and around Newham. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in assisting students with both their academic and social development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children in various learning environments, providing one-on-one and group assistance.
- Foster positive relationships with students, creating a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.
- Help manage classroom behavior, ensuring clear boundaries are maintained while also offering nurturing support.
- Adapt to different classroom settings and work collaboratively with teachers to meet students' needs.
About the school
Schools in Newham
A mix of LEA and independent schools.
Easily accessible via public transit.
Discover a diverse range of schools and year groups.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant Newham you will:
- Have demonstrated experience supporting the UK or similar curriculum during the previous two years
- Have strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
- Live in/within commuting distance of East London
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- 6 weeks experience in a similar education-based setting
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 Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].