Unqualified Teaching Assistants (secondary school) Located in Brent
- location Brent
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term, Permanent
- salary £90 to £110 per hour
- ref JXI - UNQTABRE
- Apply by 29 December 2024
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
Smart Teachers are working with secondary schools across Brent, Who are looking for Bright Graduates who are looking to pursue a career in Education .We’re passionate about making a positive impact in education and provide you with the training to prepare for working in local schools.
About the role
The role of a Teaching Assistant is vital in the day-to-day running of schools. The best Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and are able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, quickly and effectively.
Depending on the role and the school, you will be working with the class teacher to manage behaviour, support with interventions, and provide additional support to children. You will assist the class teacher with recording and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour, and help ensure that children are making good progress in the classroom
About the school
Working alongside our client schools, we will provide the successful Unqualified Teaching Assistant with high quality training and paid on the job experience.
Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills. You will receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a training programme delivered by Smart Teachers and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Unqualified Teaching Assistants (secondary school) Located in Brent you will:
- Be compassionate, understanding and caring
- Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people
- Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people
- Be flexible, proactive and a team player
- Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe
- Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a career in education, and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and the important part they play in the school community
- Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.
- Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system
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 Joe Inglis on 0207 065 7537 or email joe.inglis@smartteachers.co.uk.