Job Vacancy: SEN Teaching Assistant (KS2) – Support for Child with Autism
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, West London
Contract: Full-time (long-term role)
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Hammersmith & Fulham. You’ll be working within Key Stage 2, providing dedicated 1:1 support to a child with autism.
There are no behaviour concerns – the child is calm, friendly and eager to learn. Your key focus will be to build a trusting relationship, provide academic support, and help them make steady progress in line with their individual learning plan.
Build a strong, supportive relationship to encourage engagement and confidence
Deliver tailored 1:1 support in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas
Adapt learning materials to suit the child’s needs and ability level
Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCo to implement strategies and track progress
Promote independence, communication and participation in class activities
Experience supporting children in KS2 (Years 3–6), ideally within a mainstream school
Understanding of or interest in autism spectrum conditions and inclusive education
Patient, empathetic and skilled at forming positive relationships
Confident adapting work for a child working below age-related expectations
Excellent communication skills and a team-focused approach
A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email ZEST London at london@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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