Secondary Teaching Assistant
- location Redbridge
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £22,123 to £22,439 per year
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- Apply by 29 March 2025
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
Are you passionate about supporting young people in their education? We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in Redbridge.
About the role
- Supporting students in mainstream lessons and small group interventions
- Assisting students with EAL (English as an Additional Language) or SEN (experience desirable but not essential)
- Encouraging engagement and progress across different subjects
- Using effective behaviour management skills to create a positive learning environment
- Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to help students reach their full potential
About the school
This high-achieving secondary school in Redbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. With a strong focus on academic excellence, student well-being, and personal development, the school offers a dynamic and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of a diverse student body.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Secondary Teaching Assistant you will:
- A passion for education and supporting young people
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with EAL or SEN students (desirable but not essential)
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Suitable secondary 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 Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].