Teaching Assistant
£97-£105 per day
November 2026-July 2027
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant who is driven and committed in supporting children that need extra help and support in class both academically and pastorally. The ideal Teaching Assistant would have experience of supporting those that may hail from backgrounds of trauma, and be skilled in de-escalating and regulating behaviour. Teaching Assistants will need to be well-versed in the safeguarding of children/child protection, and must be able to communicate effectively with the school SENDCO/DSL where necessary.
The school is an extremely welcoming and supportive 3-form entry Junior school in Waltham Forest. It is larger than average in size and boasts excellent levels of outside space and facilities. Supportive of the Arts, it also offers designated studios for both Art and Music.
Working hours: Monday-Friday.
Keen to join a school which pioneers the welfare of its children?
Experience and training needed for this role include:
- Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs/behaviour
- An understanding of the requirements when working in a Junior school setting
- A great team-working ethic, and willingness to immerse yourself into the school culture
- A commitment to supporting learners both academically and pastorally
Benefits
- Supportive and resourced school environment
- Car parking on site
- Desirable working hours
Smart Teachers offers a dedicated consultant, excellent rates of pay, a guaranteed pay scheme for eligible supply staff, pension contributions subject to qualifying criteria, full AWR compliance, free training including Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates, and a generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme. They also support staff with application guidance and ongoing career support.
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