SEN Teaching assistant

SEN Teaching assistants needed to work in mainstream primary schools in Tower Hamlets.

Full time and Part time roles available

08:30 - 16:00

PAYE, we do NOT use umbrella companies

About the role

Special educational needs (SEN) Teaching assistants needed to work in mainstream primary schools.

We are looking for SEN TA's to join our agency working in our partner primary schools in and around Tower Hamlets.

We have full time roles, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:00 available and part time supply work available.

You should-

-Have experience working with children with SEN

-Be confident working on a 1-2-1 basis with children with special needs

-Be able to adapt to different environments quickly

-Be confident dealing with children with different levels of needs and have a strong understanding of special needs and how to work with this

-Be able to follow instructions, work as a team and be proactive working off your own initiative

-Have a positive attitude and a strong passion working with SEN

About the school

All schools are mainstream primary schools in Tower Hamlets.

Our partner primary schools expect staff to be punctual, organised and passionate in their work.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching assistant you will:

• Have a DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one
• Have experience working with special needs

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

• Prior experience working with children with SEN

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 Mo Taki on 020 7065 7500 or email Mtaki@smartteachers.co.uk.