Trainee Teaching Assistants, Hackney

We are looking for individuals who are wanting to start a career in Education as a Teaching assistant to register with us as a Trainee Teaching Assistant.

No prior experience needed, All training will be provided!

About the role

-All training will be provided with online courses and paid placements as part of the Trainee Teaching Assistant Programme
-Full time (Monday - Friday) and part time/supply roles available
-General TA roles and 1-2-1 SEN TA roles available
-Mainstream primary schools in and around Hackney

As a TA you will be-
-Supporting the class teacher throughout the day where needed
-Supporting pupils with learning in 1-2-1 and small group settings
-Assisting with projects, school trips if needed and help preparing lessons
-Assisting pupils with SEN if required
-Punctual, have a positive attitude and be able to work off your own initiative

About the school

All schools are mainstream primary schools within Hackney.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Trainee Teaching Assistants, Hackney you will:

• Have a DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one

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

• Higher end of pay rate would be for individuals with strong experience working with children in a learning environment or children with SEN

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 Mo Taki on 020 7065 7500 or email Mtaki@smartteachers.co.uk.