Primary Teaching Assistant

A welcoming and community-focused primary school in Hounslow is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

About the role

Primary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time
Mainstream Primary School
Location: Hounslow
Working Hours: 08:30am – 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)

You will work closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of engaging and well-planned lessons across the primary curriculum. Your role will involve supporting whole-class learning, working with small groups to reinforce key concepts in English and Maths, and providing additional support to pupils who may require extra guidance.

You will help to create a positive, well-managed, and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. The role may also involve supporting pupils with mild additional needs, promoting independence, and encouraging positive behaviour strategies in line with school policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across the primary curriculum

• Delivering small group interventions in core subjects

• Assisting with classroom preparation and organisation

• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement

• Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development

• Following safeguarding and school policies at all times

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary setting with a strong emphasis on high standards, pupil wellbeing, and teamwork. Leadership is supportive and approachable, and staff work collaboratively to ensure all pupils achieve their potential. The school values the contribution of teaching assistants and provides clear guidance and structure within classrooms.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience working in a primary school
• Confident supporting English and Maths learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, proactive, and reliable approach

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

• DBS on the update service
• Previous years working 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].