Teaching Assistants Southwark

Smart Teachers are currently working with a Secondary school based in Southwark who are looking to recruit Teaching assistants to work with them from September 2025.

About the role

The role would involve supporting Students with either Mild Learning difficulties or those who require support with a particular subject. The role would be Long term with a view to starting in September and working with the student/s until the end of the academic year. The role is open to Teaching assistants with experience or Graduates who are looking to possibly explore a career in the Education sector.

About the school

Located in the borough of Southwark, our school is committed to providing an inclusive and ambitious learning environment for all students. We offer a broad and engaging curriculum alongside strong pastoral support, ensuring every young person is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. With dedicated staff and a focus on community values, we prepare our students to become confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals ready for future success.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistants Southwark you will:

• A degree or equivalent education
• Have a genuine interest in Education
• An Enhanced DBS or a Willingness to obtain one

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system

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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .