Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are currently working in partnership with a welcoming, two-form entry mainstream primary school in the heart of Fulham to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 2 pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support the learning, development, and wellbeing of a pupil with additional needs. The role also includes running small-group and 1:1 intervention sessions to help accelerate academic progress. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child's educational journey while gaining valuable classroom experience.

• Provide 1:1 classroom support for a KS2 pupil with SEN

• Monitor and report on progress and behaviour

• Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals

• Encourage social and emotional development

• Adapt materials and tasks to meet individual needs

About the school

• Friendly, inclusive two-form entry primary school in Fulham

• Experienced and supportive senior leadership team

• Emphasis on high expectations and positive behaviour

• Strong focus on continuous professional development

• Easily accessible by public transport

Requirements

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

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN (desirable)
• Have a strong initiative and a proactive attitude

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

• Previous experience working with children

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 Jovan Shand-Alridge on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].