Graduate Teaching Assistant, East London. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Smart Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Teachers is seeking passionate graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in primary schools across East London. The role involves supporting teachers and pupils in various capacities, including assisting with SEN. Full-time and part-time roles are available, with training provided.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Flexibility to travel around East London.
• DBS on the updated service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the teacher and assist pupils with their learning.
• Support pupils with SEN if needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Passion for Education

Education

Graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistants

We are looking for graduates who have a passion for education and working with children to join Smart Teachers as Teaching Assistants with our partner primary schools across East London.

Training for working as a Teaching Assistant will be provided by us. We do not use umbrella companies, PAYE.

About the role

As a graduate teaching assistant, you will work in mainstream primary schools within East London, supporting pupils across all year groups in Early Years, KS1, and KS2.

We offer both full-time roles in a single school from Monday to Friday and part-time supply roles. Part-time supply roles involve working in different schools and year groups throughout the week based on your availability. You inform us of your availability, and if work is available on those days, we will offer it to you.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the class teacher throughout the day
• Assisting pupils with their work in the classroom
• Supporting pupils with SEN
• Helping to prepare lessons, work on projects, and accompany school trips if needed
• Conducting 1-2-1 and small group learning sessions

About the school

All schools are mainstream primary schools across East London. Schools expect supply staff to be punctual, organized, passionate about working with children, and capable of working collaboratively.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Graduate Teaching Assistant in East London, you will:

• Be flexible to travel around East London
• Have an updated DBS or be willing to obtain one

Salary depends on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum requirement is:

• Graduate qualification

Key responsibilities

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant in East London, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting teachers and assisting pupils with their learning
• Supporting pupils with SEN if needed

What the school offers

The successful candidate will receive:

• Support from SLT and class teachers as needed

What Smart Teachers offers

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent weekly pay rates via our in-house Payroll team using PAYE
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to conditions)
• Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
• Free professional development training, including Team Teach, webinars, safeguarding, and child protection updates
• Referral bonuses for referring friends or colleagues
• Dedicated ongoing support from a consultant

Smart Teachers is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.