Overview
Teaching Assistant position supporting students with SEMH/ASD in Twickenham. Location: Twickenham. Start date: As soon as possible. Hours: Full-time, 8:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only). Salary: £88.92 – £96 per day.
Responsibilities
The role involves supporting students aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), contributing to a nurturing, inclusive environment and helping each child achieve their potential. You will be placed within a year group that aligns with your strengths and preferences to build positive relationships with the students you support.
What we're looking for
* Individuals who are committed and can act as positive role models for young people
* People who are passionate about education and supporting children with additional needs
* A team player with good communication skills and a caring, patient nature
* Background in Sports, Creative Arts or other transferable settings
What the role offers
* A supportive, well-structured team environment
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* The potential for a permanent contract following a successful probation period through the agency
Safeguarding and requirements
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.
Experience and qualifications
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.
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