Part Time TA

Smart Teachers is recruiting a caring and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barnet.

About the role

This rewarding part-time role involves providing dedicated support to a Year 2 pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them to access learning, develop social skills and thrive within the classroom environment. This would be on a part time basis Monday to Friday between 1:00pm to 3:15pm

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide individualised support for a Year 2 pupil with ASC.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship to promote confidence and engagement.
• Support the pupil in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in classroom activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support staff to implement tailored learning strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and social interaction.
• Monitor progress and contribute to observations and feedback.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive primary setting with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment, supportive leadership and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Part Time TA you will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Be patient, empathetic and committed to helping every child reach their full potential
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team

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

• Suitable ASC 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 Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].