1:1 Teaching Assistant – September Start (Year 1, ASD Support)
Full-time | Term-time only | Fixed-term for the academic year
We are looking for a calm, consistent and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a girl in Year 1 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a full-time role starting in September, supporting the pupil throughout the school day to ensure she can access learning, feel secure, and make good progress socially and academically.
Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a girl with ASD in a mainstream Year 1 class
Support her with transitions, attention and focus, social interaction and emotional regulation
Use visual supports, structured routines and clear communication to reduce anxiety and increase engagement
Work flexibly between whole-class, small-group and individual learning activities
Assist with sensory needs and implement strategies to support self-regulation
Liaise daily with the class teacher and regularly with the SENCo and external professionals
Maintain detailed notes to track progress towards EHCP and learning targets
Build a warm, trusting relationship to support her confidence and independence
Inclusive, nurturing primary school with a strong track record in supporting SEND
Located in West London, with a diverse and welcoming school community
Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a clear focus on pastoral care and pupil wellbeing
Strong leadership team and experienced SENCo providing support and professional development
Committed to collaboration and reflective practice across all staff
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Davie at davie@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.
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.
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