Teaching Assistant - Barking
- location Barking and Dagenham
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term
- salary £85 to £90 per day
- ref TxFTA1712-
- Apply by 26 January 2025
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant mainstream primary school in Barking. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development, and contributing to a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive educational environment.
About the role
As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and interactive lessons.
- Working with small groups and individual students to provide targeted support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and social development.
- Contributing to classroom management, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment for all students.
- Assisting with the preparation and organisation of learning resources and materials.
- Collaborating closely with other staff and professionals, such as SENCOs and educational psychologists, to provide tailored support for children with additional needs.
About the school
The school is a well established primary school located in Barking. They are committed to providing a high-quality education in an environment where every child feels valued and supported.
08:30 - 16:00
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant - Barking you will:
- Have experience working with children in a primary school setting is desirable, but not essential
- Have a good understanding of child development and a genuine desire to help children succeed
- Have relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) would be an advantage
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Additional qualifications required in order to qualify for higher pay
- Enhanced DBS check will be required (or willingness to undergo one)
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 Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].