Trainee Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are looking for motivated candidates looking to start a career in education.

No work experience required.

All training will be provided.

About the role

This role will consist of online training.

A consultant will be assigned to you to support you through the training process.

Once training is completed you will be qualified as a Teaching Assistant and will be able to work in mainstream primary schools supporting class teachers.

Hours are 8:30 - 4pm

About the school

Schools will be located across Barking.

Schools will expect successful candidates to:

• Have the ability to take intiative
• Be punctual
• Have a passion for education
• Work with SEN if needed

Requirements

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

• Willing to learn
• Ability to work with children 1-2-1 as well as group settings

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

• Have a DBS/ be able to apply for a DBS

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.