Teaching Assistant

A Top-performing Primary school in Newham are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2024

About the role

• Working hours are 0830-1545
• Opportunities for Permanent appointments are often available at key points of the year for recruiting.
• Candidate will benefit from working alongside exceptional education professionals
• Immediate start
• School seeking a Teaching Assistant who is patient and able to support the pupil academically

About the school

• School is in Newham within easy reach to public transport
• Proud to be a Gold Rights Respecting School.
• Aim is to empower children to live a happy, healthy life and become responsible global citizens of the future.

Requirements

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

• Be getting the classroom ready for lessons
• Giving help to children who need extra support to complete tasks
• Help support teachers in managing class behaviour

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

• Experience working in a primary school setting

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].