Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Brent, supporting a child in Key Stage 1 with autism. This is a rewarding role where you will provide tailored support to help the child thrive in their educational environment.

About the role

• Provide one-on-one support to a child with autism in KS1

• Ensure the pupil is accessing the curriculum

• Support the child in classroom activities, ensuring engagement

• Work closely with SENCO and other professionals to provide consistent care

• Role starts at the beginning of the summer term and will be until the end of the academic year

About the school

• A friendly and inclusive 3-form entry primary school

• Committed to providing high-quality support for all students

• Strong focus on fostering personal growth and academic success

• Supportive staff team with a focus on professional development

• Onsite parking is available

Requirements

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

• Be willing to obtain an enhanced child workforce DBS

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

• Have experience supporting children with Autism, preferably in a school setting

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 [email protected].