Zest Education
Teaching Assistant (Year 3 ASD Support) – Harlesden
Full- time / Term-time only 8.30am – 16.00pm
To start ASAP or after notice period worked
Zest Education is proud to be working in partnership with a fantastic mainstream primary school in Harlesden that benefits from its own on-site ASD provision. We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the school on a full-time basis. This role offers exciting temp-to-perm potential for candidates who demonstrate commitment and success in the position.
This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 support to a child with ASD, helping to create a positive, accessible, and engaging learning experience. You will play a key role in supporting the child’s academic and emotional development, adapting your approach to meet their individual needs and building trust. Working closely with teaching staff, you will help deliver learning activities, encourage engagement, and contribute to a nurturing environment where the child can thrive.
The school is a well-regarded four-form entry primary school with a supportive leadership team and a strong commitment to staff development. Comprehensive training is provided, meaning previous school-based experience is not essential if you have transferable skills, relevant personal experience, and a genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
The successful candidate will be patient, proactive, and eager to make a real difference. In return, you will join a welcoming and inclusive school community with excellent sensory facilities and a warm, supportive atmosphere.
We are looking for candidates who have:
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience in education while making a meaningful impact on a child’s school journey.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Tess at tess@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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