Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Reception Support (Autism)
Primary School – Greenford
We are seeking a nurturing, proactive and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 in Reception with a young girl with autism. This is a rewarding opportunity to support her learning, communication and confidence as she begins her school journey.
Key responsibilities include:
Full time role (08:30-15:30) until July 2026
Encouraging language, social interaction and independence
Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team to follow tailored strategies
Creating a calm, positive and consistent learning environment
Observing and recording progress to support review meetings
We are looking for someone who:
Is warm, patient and enthusiastic
Has experience or a genuine interest in SEN/autism support
Can build strong, trusting relationships
Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team
Has a positive, solution-focused approach
We are a friendly, inclusive and forward-thinking primary school in Ealing with a strong commitment to supporting every child to thrive. Staff work collaboratively, families are welcomed and our Early Years environment is vibrant, nurturing and well-resourced.
We are proud of our culture of inclusion and our strong SEND provision, ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed.
Supportive and welcoming team
Excellent Early Years environment and resources
Ongoing CPD and SEN training opportunities
A chance to make a genuine difference at a key stage in a child’s development
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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