Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to a pupil in Reception with Down Syndrome. This role focuses on fostering academic engagement and enhancing speech and language development in a nurturing environment.

About the role

• Support a Reception pupil with Down Syndrome in their academic and social development.
• Assist with speech and language activities tailored to the pupil’s needs.
• Encourage engagement and participation in classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to implement effective learning strategies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for the pupil and their peers.

About the school

• Dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Values diversity and promotes the individual growth of every pupil.
• Committed to high-quality education and collaborative teaching practices.
• Engaged staff focused on empowering students to reach their full potential.
• Offers ongoing professional development and a friendly community atmosphere.

Requirements

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

• Have experience with Makaton

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

• Have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs

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 Jovan Shand-Alridge on 020 7065 7500 or email j.shand-alridge@smartteachers.co.uk.