LSA / Learning Support Assistants / TA / Teaching Assistants
Smart Teachers
Hackney
- Expired
- Salary:
- From £65 up to £80 per day dependant on experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Supply
- Start date:
- Immediate
Job overview
Smart Teachers is recruiting for LSA / Learning Support Assistants / TA / Teaching Assistants with SEN experience to work in mainstream schools in Hackney.
The transformation of education in Hackney is one of the greatest successes of public policy of the last decade, where the education offer has become one of the best, not just in London, but in the UK.
We work with a number of Primary Schools throughout the borough, who have day-to-day, long term, and permanent requirements. Our schools require skilled LSA / Learning Support Assistants / TA / Teaching Assistants who are flexible in their approach and can work to achieve excellent results within a small amount of time.
Roles can vary from full time to part time, and can be exclusive or have an element of 1:1 work.
Positions are available for an immediate start. SEN experience is essential, as you will be working with pupils with special education needs, including but not limited to SEBD, ASD, ADHD, MLD and some physical disabilities.
Working with Smart Teachers enables you to gain invaluable experience in a range of settings, giving you the opportunity to develop your existing skills, and learn new and innovative teaching and behaviour management methods. Supply work enables you to have a work/life balance which may not be possible in a permanent role but which suits you. Supply work puts you in the ‘control seat’ where you can say when and where you work.
About the Role
• LSA / Learning Support Assistants / TA / Teaching Assistants
• Some 1:1 work with SEN pupil
• Temporary
• Long term
• From £65 up to £80 per day dependant on experience
About the School
• Primary, Infant and Junior Settings
• Hackney based
• Good public transport links
In order to be considered for this role, the LSA / Learning Support Assistants / TA / Teaching Assistants will need to meet the following criteria:
• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience of SEN – SEBD, ASD, MLD, ADHD etc
• 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
As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to:
• Free CPD workshops
• Regular social events
• Consultant exclusivity
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 DXF0123.
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
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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