Primary Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Hounslow on a full-time basis.

About the role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the curriculum. You may work with small groups or provide in-class support to pupils, helping to reinforce learning, maintain engagement, and promote positive behaviour. The role requires flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to supporting teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils’ learning within the classroom

• Working with small groups to reinforce learning objectives

• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation

• Supporting positive behaviour and pupil engagement

• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment

• Following safeguarding and school policies

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive primary school in Hounslow with a strong community ethos. It values teamwork, consistency, and high expectations, and provides a supportive environment where teaching assistants are an integral part of the classroom team.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school
• A positive, patient, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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 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].