Teaching Assistant
* Full Time (Hours 8.30am to 4pm)
* Immediate Start
* Harrow, North West London
* Pay - £90 to £95 per day
* Temporary to permanent contract
Zest Education is working with a welcoming special educational needs (SEN) school in North West London, who is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This is a full-time role with the potential to become permanent following a successful trial period.
The school caters to students aged 7 to 16 with a range of needs, primarily SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Both primary and secondary classes are available, and you’ll be placed in a group that aligns with your experience and preferences.
Key Details:
* Full-time role starting ASAP
* Working with pupils aged 7–16 with SEMH and ASD needs
* Pay: £90–£95 per day (PAYE) during the trial period
* Permanent contract available with a competitive salary
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience supporting students in mainstream or SEN school settings
* A proactive, friendly, and reliable individual who uses their initiative
* Someone who is a positive role model and enjoys getting involved in the wider school community
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
What the School Offers:
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunity for a permanent role following a successful trial period
* A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people
Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work