Reception Teaching Assistant
- location Hackney
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term, Permanent
- salary £444 to £450 per week
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- Apply by 29 January 2026
- Job start 19 Jan 2026
- Job end Ongoing
A mainstream primary school in Hackney are looking to appoint a reception teaching assistant on a full time basis from January
Full time
8:30 - 16:00
PAYE, no umbrella companies
About the role
You will be supporting a pupil with ASD on a 1-2-1 basis throughout the day.
Your roles will include-
- Working with the pupil in the classroom supporting with their learning
- Supporting the pupil where needed throughout the day, being able to identify needs
- Working alongside the class teacher, supporting the teacher where needed in the classroom
- Working alongside the SENCO, ensuring the pupil is receiving all the support needed
About the school
The school is a two form entry mainstream primary school
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Reception Teaching Assistant you will:
- Have a DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Prior experience working with children with SEN
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 Mo Taki on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].