Description
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – June 2025 Start
Provide one-to-one support to a male student with cerebral palsy, ensuring his full access to learning and participation in school life
Location: North West London
Salary: £25,675 – £26,068 per annum (FTE)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent (via agency initially)
Zest Education London is working in partnership with a high-performing and inclusive secondary school in North West London to recruit a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join their team from June 2025.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs. The role will be offered on a temporary basis via the agency initially, with the strong possibility of transitioning to a permanent school contract following a successful probationary period.
About the School
Located in a diverse and vibrant area of North West London, this large and ambitious secondary school has earned national recognition for its dedication to inclusion, progress, and student achievement. With a strong ethos of equity and high expectations, the school provides a nurturing environment where all students are supported to thrive, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Staff benefit from a deeply collaborative culture, access to high-quality training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Provide one-to-one support to a male student with cerebral palsy, ensuring his full access to learning and participation in school life
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Offer in-class and targeted support to students aged 11 to 16 with a range of learning difficulties and additional needs
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Work closely with the SEND team and teaching staff to implement personalised learning strategies and care plans
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Assist with mobility, classroom resources, and specialist equipment where required
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Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
What We’re Looking For
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Prior experience supporting children or young people with SEND (experience with physical disabilities is highly desirable)
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A caring, empathetic, and proactive attitude
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and families
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Strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
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A calm, resilient, and adaptable approach to varied daily challenges
Why Join This School?
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Competitive salary: £25,675 – £26,068 (FTE)
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Outstanding pastoral and SEND support structures
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Comprehensive training and development opportunities
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A welcoming and supportive staff culture
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Real potential to secure a permanent role after probation
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
