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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers

London, Hounslow

Salary:
From £75 per day
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
5 December 2019

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a TA / Teaching Assistant to support primary students at a beautiful special needs school in Hounslow. This is an ‘Outstanding’ school that caters for students with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health) difficulties. 

The successful TA / Teaching Assistant will need to show initiative and willingness to be involved with the students and in supporting the class teacher. As a number of the students have behavioural difficulties, it is ideal that the TA / Teaching Assistant has previous restraint training (but this will otherwise be provided by the school).

This role is to commence either ASAP or in January 2020, with the possibility of a long-term role for the right candidate.

About the Role

• TA / Teaching Assistant 

• Supporting primary aged students with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) or SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health) difficulties.

• Assisting the class teacher in duties such as preparing resources and managing pupil behaviour

• Providing feedback on pupil progress 

• Role to start in ASAP/January 2020, with the opportunity for a long-term role for the right candidate

• Daily rate from £75 depending on experience

About the School

• Beautiful SEN school in Hounslow

• Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’

• Caters for children with a range of needs including ASD, SEMH difficulties, and MLD 

• Small class sizes with 1-2 members of support staff in each class 

• Students are aged 5-11 years old

• Supportive and passionate senior leadership team 

• CPD and training offered by the school 

• Parking on site or short bus ride from Piccadilly Line

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

• Have recent classroom experience in the UK (minimum 6 weeks essential)

• Previous experience with SEN (SEMH, ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, complex needs) (desirable, but not essential)

• 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 NVC47997TA.

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.

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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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