Part time teaching assistant

Smart Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking part-time teaching assistants for flexible positions in Barking and Dagenham primary schools. Candidates should be adaptable, punctual, and have experience working with children. Responsibilities include supporting pupils in varying settings and accommodating preferences for working days. The role requires a DBS check and offers flexibility based on availability, making it ideal for individuals seeking part-time work within education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Willingness to apply for a DBS check if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly in various primary schools throughout the week.
• Support pupils in 1-2-1 and small group settings.

Skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Initiative

Experience with SEN

Job description

Part time teaching assistants needed.

08:30 - 16:00

EYFS - Year 6, with your preferences being considered

We work around your availability throughout the week

PAYE, we DO NOT use any umbrella companies

About the role

We are looking for part time teaching assistants to join our supply pool working as a supply TA.

How does it work? You inform us on the days you are free week on week (this could be 1 day or 5 days) and we offer work when available.

This is a flexible working pattern and we work around your availability while taking all your preferences into consideration.

You Should

• Be happy to work in different primary schools throughout the week
• Be comfortable working with different year groups and be flexible
• Be adaptable, organised, punctual and be able to work off your own initiative
• Be able to work 08:30 - 16:00 on the days you can work
• Be comfortable supporting pupils with SEN when needed
• Be able to work in 1-2-1 and small group settings with children

About the school

All schools are mainstream primary schools in Barking and Dagenham

Schools expect their supply staff to show enthusiasm, be punctual and have a genuine care for working with children in education.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Part time teaching assistant 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:

• Prior experience working with children in an education setting

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.