Learning Support Assistant (Primary)

Smart Teachers is recruiting for regular daily Supply Teaching Assistants, to join our pool of staff working in Primary schools across South London.

About the role

Teaching Assistant required to support children in a variety of schools in Lambeth
The successful Teaching Assistants will be required to support students both socially and academically.
This would suit someone who can set clear boundaries but also be nurturing
The role can be full or part time, and would run 8.30-4pm week days

About the school

• Schools located in Lambeth
• Mixture of LEA and Independent schools
• Easily Assessable by public transport
• Discover a wide variety of schools and year groups

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant (Primary) you will:

• Have proven experience supporting the UK or equivalent curriculum within the past two years
• Have strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Live in/within commuting distance of South London

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

• 6 weeks experience in a similar education-based 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.

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 Travis Thornley on 0207 065 7546 or email travis.thornley@smartteachers.co.uk.