Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are recruiting to join a large primary school in Wembley.

About the role

• Teaching Assistant required from January on a full time basis, until July 2025. Hours 08:30-15:30pm.
• Work closely with a child in Reception, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment.
• Set clear expectations and boundaries while nurturing the child’s development.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to create and implement personalized learning strategies.
• Encourage social interaction and communication skills through engaging activities.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the teaching team.

About the school

• Large 3 form entry primary school located in Wembley.
• Oversubscribed & Popular: A vibrant school community with a strong reputation for excellence.
• Supportive Environment: A happy and collaborative team dedicated to inclusive education.
• Low Turnover of Staff: A stable workforce that reflects a positive and supportive atmosphere.
• Engaging Curriculum: A dynamic and creative approach to teaching that encourages curiosity and exploration.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience working with pupils with ASD is desirable
• Previous experience of the EYFS curriculum is essential

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.