Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a large primary school in Sudbury, Brent.

About the role

• Provide focused 1:1 support to the child with ASD (reception), adapting teaching methods to meet their individual needs.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons, ensuring the child is actively engaged and included in classroom activities.
• Create a positive and structured learning environment that promotes the child’s confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with the teacher to implement strategies from the child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Support the child during playtime and lunchtime to encourage social interactions and positive relationships with peers.
• Job is starting ASAP until July, hours are 08:00-15:30pm

About the school

• Large 5 form entry primary school in Sudbury
• Diverse Community: A welcoming environment that celebrates cultural diversity and promotes inclusivity.
• Strong Leadership: Guided by an experienced leadership team committed to educational excellence.
• Supportive Atmosphere: A collaborative environment where staff, students, and parents work together to support every child's needs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training opportunities to enhance skills and support career growth.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant you will:

• Previous experience working with ASD is desirable

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

• Hold an enhanced DBS

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 Davie The on 020 7065 7500 or email davie.the@smartteachers.co.uk.