Trainee Teaching Assistant

Location – Hillingdon, West London

Pay- £85-100 per day (Part Time, Full time or Supply)

(PAYE) Paid weekly

Contract dates – January 2025/ASAP

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
  Term Time Only + 5 Staff Training Days

We are seeking adaptable, resilient, and dedicated Level 1 Special Support Assistants to work alongside class teachers. In this role, you will support children and young people in their learning, assist with behaviour management, and build strong, positive relationships with both students and staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, develop, and adapt quickly to the needs of the classroom. You will work across all key stages, acting as a positive role model and tailoring your approach to meet the unique needs of each student.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference, enthusiastic about working in a creative and dynamic team, and committed to supporting students in their educational journey.

Key Attributes of Successful Applicants:

• A compassionate and caring approach to working with children and young people.
• The ability and readiness to support students with a variety of needs.
• Creativity and adaptability within the classroom environment.
• Confidence to share skills and collaborate with team members.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• A desire to grow and develop within the role

Requirements 
To be considered for the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you will: 

• Be compassionate, understanding and caring.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people.
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a career in education, and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and the important part they play in the school community.
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

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. 
• Pension contributions
• 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. 

How to apply 
If you are an individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about the training programme please contact the SEN Team on (phone number removed)

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