Part time Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools

We are looking for teaching assistants who are wanting to work on a part time basis to work with our partner primary schools on a supply basis, in the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark.

Hours are 08:30 - 16:00

Work the days you are available

Work with schools around the boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth

PAYE, no umbrella companies

About the role

Working as a part time Teaching assistant means you have flexibility on the days you are wanting to work. You inform us on the days you are free for work, and we offer you work on these days where available.

- Part time Teaching assistant

- Mainstream primary schools within Tower Hamlets (and surrounding areas)

- General TA and/or SEN TA work (within mainstream primary schools)

- 08:30 - 16:00

You should-

- Have experience working as a TA or working with children

- Be able to travel around Tower Hamlets and/or Hackney and be happy to work in different schools daily

- Be comfortable working with all year groups within primary schools (preferences considered)

- Be able to work off your own initiative and be punctual

- Understand schools have different needs and won't all be the same, and therefore be able to adapt to different environments quickly

About the school

All schools are mainstream primary schools.

Schools expect supply staff to be punctual, organised, have strong behaviour management skills and be flexible.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Part time Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools you will:

• Have a DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one
• Flexibility to travel around Southwark and Lambeth

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

• Prior experience working with children.

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.