ZEST are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join an ARP (Additional Resource Provision) specialising in autism in Barnet. This is a full academic year post starting ASAP. The successful candidate will work as an SEN Teaching Assistant with children who have an autism diagnosis and support their learning, development, and inclusion in a mainstream primary school setting.
Support learners with autism in small group and individual settings, helping with academic work, communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and independence
Work one-to-one as well as with small groups to reinforce learning and to implement personalised strategies, programmes and interventions
Aid sensory, behavioural, and communication needs, employing visual aids and structured routines as appropriate
Monitor pupils’ progress, feedback observations and adjustments to the SEN Teacher / ARP Lead / Inclusion Lead
Support inclusion in the school community — helping pupils access whole-class teaching, break times, lunch times and extra‑curricular activities when possible
The school offers an Additional Resource Provision (ARP) for pupils with autism, providing specialist support within a mainstream primary environment
Committed to inclusive education, ensuring pupils with special educational needs have access to the full curriculum and school community
Strong collaborative practices among staff, with regular professional development and SEN‑focused training
A school culture that values diversity, understands individual differences, and promotes social, emotional and academic growth
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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