Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Barking and Dagenham. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with young children and supporting their learning and development in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Work with small groups and individual students to provide additional support, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social development.
• Help with classroom management and create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Assist in the preparation and organisation of learning materials.
• Work closely with other staff and professionals, including SENCOs and educational psychologists, to support children with additional needs.

The school is a well established primary school located within Barking and Dagenham. They are committed to providing a high-quality education in an environment where every child feels valued and supported.

08:30 - 16:00

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

• Have experience working with children in a primary school setting is desirable, but not essential
• Have a good understanding of child development and a genuine desire to help children succeed
• Have relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) would be an advantage

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

• Additional qualifications required in order to qualify for higher pay
• Enhanced DBS check will be required (or willingness to undergo one)

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.

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.

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.

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 Teliyah Forbes on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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