Trainee Teaching Assistant

Are you enthusiastic about education and eager to support the growth and development of young learners? A school located within Barking and Dagenham, is seeking a dedicated Trainee Teaching Assistant to join their team.

About the role

Full time and Part time roles available

Monday - Friday

08:30 - 16:00

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Assist classroom teachers in delivering high-quality lessons and activities for students.
• Support the preparation of learning materials, resources, and classroom displays to enhance student engagement.
• Work one-on-one and in small groups with students, providing tailored support particularly for students with SEN
• Foster an inclusive and positive classroom atmosphere by encouraging student participation and collaboration.

About the school

The school is a mainstream primary school located in Barking and Dagenham, committed to providing an enriching educational experience for its students

Closest train station is Dagenham Heathway.

Requirements

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

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education, particularly in working with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students, parents, and staff.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience working with children is advantageous but not essential.

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

• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one

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 Teliyah Forbes on 020 7065 7500 or email Teliyah.Forbes@smartteachers.co.uk.