Primary Teaching Assistant

A welcoming and well-established two-form entry primary school in Hillingdon is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

About the role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support teaching and learning across the curriculum. You will assist with classroom activities, provide small group support, and help ensure all pupils remain engaged and make progress. The role requires a proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting children of varying abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils’ learning within the classroom

• Working with small groups to reinforce lesson objectives

• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation

• Promoting positive behaviour and pupil engagement

• Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development

• Following safeguarding policies and school procedures

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school with two forms of entry. It has a strong focus on high standards, positive behaviour, and collaborative working. Staff are supportive, and teaching assistants are valued members of the classroom team.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience working in a primary school
• A positive, patient, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and behaviour management
• Ability to support pupils across different abilities

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

• Right to work in the UK
• Years of previous school-based 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].