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Sociology and Psychology Graduate’s wanted for Teaching Assistant role

Sociology and Psychology Graduate’s wanted for Teaching Assistant role

Smart Teachers

Wandsworth

  • £75 - £80 per day
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Immediate 2021
Apply by:
17 December 2021

Job overview

Sociology/Psychology/Criminology Graduate’s wanted for Teaching Assistant role

Pay £75 – £80 per day via PAYE

Location: South West London

Sociology, Psychology and Criminology graduate Teaching Assistants (TA) are wanted for a specialist primary/secondary school in the borough of Wandsworth. This role is a great opportunity for graduates looking for a role where they can utilise their degree while training alongside specialists in the field of special educational needs. 

The school provides educational support to pupils at risk of exclusion and those who have been permanently excluded from mainstream primary schools. They are looking for individuals with an objective approach to learning and development and a genuine passion to support pupils with social, emotional difficulties and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. 

This sought-after graduate teaching assistant role is for an academic year with regular specialist training and a potential permanent placement dependant on positive feedback and permanent roles available. 

Requirements for Teaching Assistant:

• Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Neurology and Education Studies degree or Master’s graduates (UK or UK Naric)

• Live in the borough of Wandsworth or be able to travel to schools in the borough  

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviours, social, emotional and learning difficulties

• Full-time/part time availability 

• Confidence supporting in Maths, English and humanities

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.

How to apply to the Teaching Assistant role

If you feel like you have the necessary skills and want to help support some of the most inspiring young people in education, then call Fatima on 0207 065 7525 and quote job reference: FXCTASENG4674

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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