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Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Smart Teachers

London, City of

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
3 October 2019

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to support a child in Year 3 with a start date that is ideally looking to begin as soon as possible. This role is on a long-term supply basis for the full academic year at the junior site of an outstanding Primary School based in Ealing, West London. Here, the successful candidate can enjoy a professional and supportive working environment, under the guidance and supervision of a knowledgeable senior leadership team.

About the Role

• To support a child in Year 3 with social, emotional, behavioural needs

• This is a full time role for the full academic year

• Working collaboratively with the class teacher , planning suitable schemes of work along with liaison from the SENDCO

• Providing both and out of class support

• Acting as a general TA 

• Successful applicants must hold an ‘Applied Behaviour Analysis’ (ABA) degree or ‘positive behaviour support’ (PBS) or be a ‘Registered behaviour technician’ (RBT)


About the School

• Three form entry school split over two sites in an attractive area of Ealing

• Graded outstanding by OFSTED

• Of Christian denomination , candidates should therefore be respectful of the school ethos and values taught 

• Teaching levels and expectation of the children is high


In order to be considered for this role, the Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant will need to meet the following criteria:

• Successful applicants must hold an ‘Applied Behaviour Analysis’ (ABA) degree or ‘positive behaviour support’ (PBS) or be a ‘Registered behaviour technician’ (RBT)

• Have at least two years’ experience of working with children with behavioural needs.

• Have strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills

• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number DDS47882.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.  

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.


About Smart Teachers

  • Smart Teachers
  • Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
  • London
  • EC2M 5QQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 7065 7500

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With teams in London and across Australia, Smart Teachers recruit education professionals internationally to fill a wide range of school based roles in teaching, leadership, special needs and learning support.  

What we do 

We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. 

Our values

We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike. 

What we offer

  • 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

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