Dyslexia Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join an Independent school in Willesden, Brent.

About the role

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 student with dyslexia, helping them with reading, writing, and other areas of learning as needed.
• Adapt and modify learning materials to suit the child’s individual learning needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher to plan and deliver interventions that support the child’s development.
• Use dyslexia-friendly strategies and resources to support literacy skills, such as phonics programs, visual aids, and multisensory techniques.
• Monitor and record the child’s progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment that encourages the child’s confidence and self-esteem.
• Support the child in social interactions and foster positive relationships with peers.

About the school

• Small, family feel independent school in Willesden
• Inclusive and supportive environment – Work in a close-knit, family-oriented community where every child’s individual needs are met with care and attention.
• Professional development opportunities – Access to continuous training and development to support your career growth.
• Make a difference – Directly impact a child’s learning journey by helping them overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
• Small class sizes – Benefit from a setting where you can provide more focused, personalised support to students.
• Well-resourced school – Work in a school that is equipped with a wide range of resources to support academic and personal development.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience supporting pupils with dyslexia is essential

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

• Hold an enhanced DBS

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 Davie The on 020 7065 7500 or email davie.the@smartteachers.co.uk.