Primary Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a committed and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our supply team supporting schools across Hounslow. This full-time role offers a mix of daily cover and longer-term placements, providing a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy variety and are confident working in different educational settings.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching staff and helping pupils make meaningful progress. You will assist with classroom activities, provide targeted support to individuals or small groups, and help ensure that each school day runs smoothly. The role is suited to someone who can quickly build rapport, adapt to new environments, and maintain high standards of classroom support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers with the delivery of lessons and classroom activities

• Providing one-to-one or small-group support to pupils

• Helping to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning

• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required

• Contributing to a safe, organised, and supportive learning environment

• Communicating effectively with teaching and support staff

About the school

You will have the opportunity to work across a range of inclusive and well-respected schools in the Hounslow area. These schools are known for their strong leadership, supportive staff teams, and positive learning environments. Whether you are placed on a daily basis or assigned to a longer-term role, you will be welcomed into settings that value commitment, teamwork, and a genuine interest in pupil wellbeing.

Requirements

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

• Right to work in the UK
• Previous experience working as a TA

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

• Any relevant qualification
• Right to work 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 065 708 or email [email protected].