Trainee Teaching Assistant - Dagenham
- location Dagenham
- contract type Full-time, Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term
- salary £88 to £90 per day
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- Apply by 26 April 2025
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
We are seeking individuals interested in starting a career in education as Teaching Assistants. Register with us as a Trainee Teaching Assistant today! No prior experience is required—full training will be provided.
About the role
As part of the Trainee Teaching Assistant Programme, we offer:
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Comprehensive training through online courses
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Paid placements
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Full-time (Monday to Friday) and part-time/supply roles available
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Opportunities for General TA roles and 1-2-1 SEN TA roles
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Positions at mainstream primary schools in and around Dagenham
As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the class teacher throughout the day as needed
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Assisting pupils with their learning in both 1-2-1 and small group settings
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Helping with school projects, trips, and lesson preparation
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Providing support for pupils with SEN, as required
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Demonstrating punctuality, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently
About the school
All schools are mainstream primary schools within Dagenham
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Trainee Teaching Assistant - Dagenham you will:
- Have a DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Experience working with children
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 [email protected].