Vacancy Detail

Teaching Assistant

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant Level 1 – KS3

Pay Rate:
£19,242 – £19,986 (Actual) 

Location:
Stratford-upon-Avon

Hours:
32.5 hours per week
Immediate Start

Smart Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support Key Stage 3 pupils within a specialist educational setting in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. This is a fixed-term supply role starting immediately, ideal for someone passionate about inclusion and supporting young people with additional needs.

Benefits of Working as a Teaching Assistant Level 1:
• Support pupils with a wide range of SEND needs
• Join a supportive and collaborative staff team
• Make a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning and independence
• Work within a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and ongoing support
• Structured induction and training opportunities

Job Requirements:
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Previous Level 1 Teaching Assistant experience desirable
• Patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusive practice
• Ability to work effectively within a classroom team and alongside external professionals
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult Workforce) or willingness to obtain
• Valid passport
• Ability to provide 24 months of employer or academic references

Role Responsibilities:
• Support pupils’ learning under the guidance of the class teacher
• Assist with preparing learning materials and classroom resources
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting on pupil progress
• Support pupils’ personal, social, and emotional development
• Encourage independence, engagement, and positive behaviour
• Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom 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 Child & Adult Workforce DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon | Salary: £19242 - £19986 per year | Job type: Contract | Posted: 02/02/2026