Trainee Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are recruiting for Trainee Teaching Assistants to work in Primary Schools in Westminster.

About the role

• Teaching Assistants are required on a daily, short term and long-term basis, depending on suitable candidates preferences
• Roles will range from general Teaching Assistants and roles supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Previous experience working in schools not required; training will be provided and Smart Teachers will secure you a paid working placement
• General hours are 8.30am-16:00pm

About the school

• Smart Teachers works with a number of schools in Westminster and the surrounding areas
• Schools range from local authority schools, faith schools and independent schools
• The majority of schools in Westminster hold a 'Good' Ofsted rating
• Some schools offer onsite parking or have good transport links

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Trainee 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:

• Complete the National Teaching Assistant Programme

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.