Trainee Teaching Assistant- Barking and Dagenham

Smart Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) to support primary school teachers in Greater London. The role involves assisting students in learning activities, primarily in 1-2-1 and small group settings. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children and possess a positive attitude. A DBS check is essential, or you must be willing to apply for one. This position offers excellent pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Ongoing support from dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Must have DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one.
• Experience required in supporting pupils with SEN.
• Ability to work off your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher throughout the day.
• Assist pupils in 1-2-1 and small group settings.
• Help pupils with special educational needs.

Skills

Experience working with children

Flexibility to travel

Positive attitude

Job description

About the role

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 pupils with SEN
• Punctual, have a positive attitude and be able to work off your own initiative

All schools are mainstream primary schools

Requirements

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

Flexibility to travel around Tower Hamlets

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

Experience working with 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

• 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.