Job Description
Zest Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding SEN school in Twickenham. The role is starting after half term and will be until July 2026 initially, on a full time basis.
About the Role
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.
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Supporting pupils in class with Speech and Language difficulties
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Encouraging positive communication and social interaction
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Assisting with classroom organisation and learning resources
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Helping maintain a calm, safe and stimulating environment
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Supporting pupils during transitions, playtimes and activities
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Promoting inclusion and independence at every opportunity
This role is perfect for someone passionate about helping children succeed and keen to make a real difference every day.
About the School
We are a warm, inclusive primary setting that places children’s wellbeing and communication at the heart of everything we do. Our school is:
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Child-centred – every pupil is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their best
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Nurturing and inclusive – we celebrate individuality and promote confidence and independence
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Collaborative – staff work closely together with families and professionals to meet each child’s needs
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Engaging and creative – we provide a rich, inspiring curriculum that helps children enjoy learning
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Supportive and positive – we prioritise wellbeing, relationships and mutual respect across our community
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