Year 6 Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets

Year 6 Teaching Assistant needed to work in Mainstream Primary School

Full time, 08:30 - 16:00

November - July 2025

PAYE, we do not use umbrella companies

About the role

Mainstream primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking to appoint an experienced Year 6 Teaching assistant to join their school from November on a full time basis.

You must have experience working with SEN and have strong behaviour management skills.

You responsibilities will include-

-Supporting the class teacher with challenging behaviour in the classroom

-Supporting pupils with SEN (Special educational needs)

-Supporting pupils with their learning on a 1-2-1 basis and in small groups

-Assist with school trips, preparing classroom for lessons and other school activities

-Working alongside staff members in school to ensure pupils are receiving the support needed with their learning

About the school

The school provides a collaborative and supported work environment for all their staff. They expect their support staff to share their passion for education and have a strong ability to support children in education.

They are looking for someone with strong communication skills, someone who is punctual and can work off their own initiative and able to identify where support is needed throughout the day.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Year 6 Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets you will:

• Have a DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one
• Have experience working in a school

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

• Prior 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 Mo Taki on 020 7065 7500 or email Mtaki@smartteachers.co.uk.