At Smart Teacher, we are looking for dedicated and reliable Supply Teaching Assistants to support schools across Barking and Dagenham.
About the role
As a supply teaching assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of students across various age groups and subjects. You will work with teachers to assist with classroom management, support individual students, and ensure that learning continues in the absence of permanent staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons under the guidance of the teacher.
* Support students with their learning, both individually and in groups.
* Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
* Work with students who may have additional learning needs, providing tailored support.
* Manage classroom behavior and ensure students remain focused and engaged.
* Carry out administrative tasks such as preparing learning materials, marking work, and setting up classroom activities.
* Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Flexible Teaching Assistant you will:
* Have previous experience working with children, preferably in a school setting.
* Have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, or willingness to undergo one.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are:
* A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.
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.
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