Graduate Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers is looking for motivated and enthusiastic graduates to join our trainee teaching assistant programme. This programme is for people wanting to start a career in education with no previous experience needed. This is a great opportunity for graduates who wan't experience in schools before starting a PGCE or school-based training!

About the role

• Free safeguarding training provided - all online.
• Paid placement in a school.
• Candidates are assigned a consultant to support and 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

About the school

Weekly Pay

Placement schools located all across London, across multiple year groups and key stages

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 Graduate Teaching Assistant you will:

• Two recent references
• 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:

• Completion of online training

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 020 7065 7500 or email sophie.weston@smartteachers.co.uk.