Teaching Assistant
- location Hammersmith and Fulham
- contract type Full-time, Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply
- salary £90 to £100 per day
- ref KXATAHFX
- Apply by 02 February 2026
- Job start 12 Jan 2026
- Job end Ongoing
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Teaching Assistant to support learning in a primary school setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
About the role
Support the class teacher in delivering lessons and classroom activities
Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development
Assist in creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
Support pupils with additional needs, including SEN, as required
Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials
About the school
A welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong sense of community
Committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment
Dedicated to high standards of teaching and learning for all pupils
Supports pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among staff
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant you will:
- Previous experience working with children in a primary school or educational setting
- Experience supporting pupils individually or in small groups
- Experience working with children with additional needs (SEN/EAL) is desirable
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Previous experience working with children in a primary school
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 Kardelen Altindag on 0207 0657549 or email [email protected].