Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a large primary school in Wembley from Jan 2025.

About the role

• Teaching Assistant required to support a pupil in Reception who has a diagnosis of ASD.
• Full time from from Jan to July 2025 initially with a good chance of re-employment in September 2025.
• Provide one-on-one support to the child, helping them engage with the curriculum and develop essential skills.
• Assist in creating and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with the teaching staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and independence.
• Monitor and record the child’s progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and parents as necessary.

About the school

• A thriving three form entry primary school who are at the heart of the local community
• Strong value-added performance, ensuring every child achieves their best.
• Active encouragement of community links, fostering relationships with local organizations and resources.
• Commitment to parental involvement, creating partnerships that support student learning and well-being.
• Located a short walk from Wembley Central and have an on site car park

Requirements

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

• Previous experience working with pupils with ASD is desirable
• A sound knowledge of the EYFS curriculum

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

• Hold an enhanced DBS

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].