Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Primary (All Year Groups) Pay Rate: £91.31 – £103.62 per day Location: Nottingham & surrounding areas Hours: Full-time & Part-time | Term-Time Only Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles available Smart Education is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support Primary schools across Nottingham, working across all year groups from EYFS through to Year 6. We have a range of opportunities available, including general classroom support, intervention groups and 1:1 pupil support, making this an excellent opportunity for Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to broaden their school experience. Schools are particularly interested in candidates who can support pupils with additional needs, so SEN experience is beneficial, although strong classroom support experience is equally valued. Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:

• Work across a range of Nottingham primary schools
• Opportunities in all year groups
• Flexible short and long-term roles
• Excellent classroom and SEN experience
• Potential for permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from Smart Education

Job requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people within a UK school or similar setting
• SEN experience beneficial
• Positive, patient and adaptable approach
• Confident supporting learning and behaviour
• Enhanced Child or Child/Adult DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability for us to obtain 24 months of recent references

Role responsibilities:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Work with pupils in class, in small groups or 1:1
• Support pupils with SEN where required
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Help create an inclusive learning environment

About Smart Education: Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children