Teaching Assistant
- location Barking and Dagenham
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term, Permanent
- salary £425 to £475 per week
- ref TA.BD-MXJ
- Apply by 23 September 2024
- Job start 30 Sep 2024
- Job end Ongoing
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Barking and Dagenham, London
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Start Date: September 2024
About the role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will support teachers in delivering high-quality education, assist with classroom management, and provide individualized support to students to enhance their learning experience.
About the school
We are a dynamic and inclusive five form entry primary school located in the heart of Barking and Dagenham. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community, innovative teaching approaches, and our dedication to the personal and academic growth of our students.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant you will:
- Assist the classroom teacher in planning and implementing lessons
- Support students with varying abilities and learning needs, both in groups and one-on-one
- Help to create a positive and engaging learning environment
- Monitor and record students' progress, providing feedback to teachers
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Relevant qualification in Education or Childcare (e.g., CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
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 Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email Mubarak.Jama@smartteachers.co.uk.