Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets

KS2 Teaching assistant needed from after October half term.

08:30 - 16:00 | Monday - Friday

PAYE, no umbrella companies

A mainstream primary school in Tower Hamlets are looking for a Teaching assistant with strong behaviour management skills to join them on a full time basis from after the October half term break.

This is a full time role, working across all classrooms in KS2, therefore you should be adaptable and confident to work with different year groups.

You will-

- Be able to work off your own initiative, supporting where needed throughout the day

- Be comfortable working with pupils with special education needs (SEN) both 1-2-1 and in small groups

- Be able to adapt to different environments quickly

- Have a strong passion for working in education

- Have a strong level of behaviour management skills

The school is a two form entry mainstream primary school which was rated 'Good' in their last Ofsted report.

The school provide a supportive and friendly working environment

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

• Have a DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one
• Have experience working with KS2 aged pupils
• Be confident supporting SEN in the school

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

• Prior experience working with KS2 children in a 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.

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.