Trainee Teaching Assistant
- location Hammersmith and Fulham
- contract type Full-time, Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply
- salary £85 to £95 per day
- ref KXATTAXHF
- Apply by 16 January 2026
- Job start 19 Jan 2026
- Job end Ongoing
We are looking for a motivated Trainee Teaching Assistant who is eager to learn and support teachers in delivering effective classroom instruction while gaining practical teaching experience. This is an ideal position for individuals who are enthusiastic, willing to learn, and interested in working with learners in a classroom setting.
About the role
Work alongside teachers to support the delivery of lessons and learning activities.
Provide learning support to individuals and small groups of learners.
Assist in the preparation and organisation of classroom resources.
Help monitor and support learner behaviour and engagement.
About the school
The school is a friendly and supportive learning environment with a strong focus on learner achievement and well-being.
It is committed to providing high-quality education within a safe and inclusive setting.
Staff are valued and encouraged to work collaboratively to support positive outcomes for all learners.
The school places great importance on safeguarding, respect, and positive relationships.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Trainee Teaching Assistant you will:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive, patient, and supportive attitude
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 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 Kardelen Altindag on 0207 0657549 or email [email protected].