Trainee Teaching Assistant - September

Vision for Education Ltd; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Teachers is seeking motivated candidates for a Trainee Teaching Assistant programme in London. This role offers a paid school placement combined with online training, leading to a qualification as a teaching assistant. No previous experience is required, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in education.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, only willingness to complete online training.
• DBS check required or willingness to obtain.
• Two recent references needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete a paid placement in a school and participate in online training.
• Work towards becoming a qualified teaching assistant.
• Potential for long-term employment after successful completion.

Skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Job description

Smart Teachers is looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our trainee teaching assistant programme. This programme is for people wanting to start a career in education with no previous experience needed.

About The Role

• The programme is comprised of a paid placement in a school and online training.
• You will be assigned a consultant to support you through the training and to answer any questions you might have.
• Successful completion of the programme is likely to lead to long term employment
• Once completed you will be qualified as a teaching assistant and will be able to work in primary schools across London with Smart Teachers
  
  

About the school

Placement schools located across London

Schools have good transport links and many schools have parking available

Schools may provide additional training for successful candidates

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Trainee Teaching Assistant - September you will:

• Two recent references
• Be willing to complete online training
• Have a ‘child workforce only’ DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
  
  

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

• No experience in schools needed
  
  

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 Sophie Weston on or email .

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