Classroom Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car parking on site

Desirable working hours

Job summary

Smart Teachers is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Westminster. The role runs Oct 2026 to July 2027, with a daily rate of £97-£100.

You will support children academically and pastorally, assist with safeguarding, and communicate with the school SENDCO/DSL as required. Experience with SEN and behaviour management is preferred, within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN/behaviour.
• Experience in a 1-form entry school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to de-escalate and regulate behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support children academically and pastorally in class.
• Communicate with the SENDCO/DSL as needed.
• Work within a 1-form entry primary school environment.

Skills

SEN support

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Communication with DSL/SENDCO

Job description

Teaching Assistant

£97-£100 per day

Octobee 2026 -July 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant who is driven and committed in supporting children that need extra help and support in class both academically and pastorally . The ideal Teaching Assistant would have experience of supporting those that may hail from backgrounds of trauma , and be skilled in de-escalating and regulating behaviour. Teaching Assistants will need to be well-versed in the safeguarding of children/child protection, and must be able to communicate effective with the school SENDCO/DSL where necessary.

The school is an extremely welcoming and supportive 1-form entry Primary school in Westminster , It is smaller than average in size, and boasts beautifully unique features in its classrooms and communal areas.

Experience and training needed for this role include:

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs/behaviour
• An understanding of the requirements when working in a 1 form entry school setting
• A great team-working ethic, and willingness to immerse yourself into the school culture
• A commitment to supporting learners both academically and pastorally

Benefits

• Supportive and resourced school environment
• Car parking on site
• Desirable working hours

Smart Teachers offers a dedicated consultant, excellent rates of pay, a guaranteed pay scheme for eligible supply staff, pension contributions subject to qualifying criteria, full AWR compliance, free training including Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates, and a generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme. They also support staff with application guidance and ongoing career support.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with the right skills we would love to hear from you.