Part time teaching assistant

Smart Teachers
Dagenham, Greater London

Part time teaching assistants needed.

08:30 - 16:00

EYFS - Year 6, with your preferences being considered

We work around your availability throughout the week

PAYE, we DO NOT use any umbrella companies

About the role

We are looking for part time teaching assistants to join our supply pool working as a supply TA.

How does it work? You inform us on the days you are free week on week (this could be 1 day or 5 days) and we offer work when available.

This is a flexible working pattern and we work around your availability while taking all your preferences into consideration.

You should-

- Be happy to work in different primary schools throughout the week

- Be comfortable working with different year groups and be flexible

- Be adaptable, organised, punctual and be able to work off your own initiative

- Be able to work 08:30 - 16:00 on the days you can work

- Be comfortable supporting pupils with SEN when needed

- Be able to work in 1-2-1 and small group settings with children

About the school

All schools are mainstream primary schools in Barking and Dagenham

Schools expect their supply staff to show enthusiasm, be punctual and have a genuine care for working with children in education.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Part time teaching assistant you will:

  • Have a DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one

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

  • Prior experience working with children in an education setting

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 Mo Taki on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .

Posted 2025-12-15

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