Teaching Assistant - SEMH & ASD Support (Northwick Park)

Teaching Assistant - SEMH & ASD Support
Location: Harrow, Northwick Park
Pay: £90 - £96 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediately or with notice
Contract: Temporary-to-permanent with full training provided

Zest Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Northwick Park, Harrow, that caters for students aged 9 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We’re currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team on a full-time basis. This position will be via the agency for the initial probationary period, with a view to joining the school on a permanent contract upon successfully passing probation.

We’re looking for people who have worked with pupils in a mainstream or SEN setting, but will also consider those with transferable skills from sectors such as youth work, coaching, mental health, residential care, or customer service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building trust and positive relationships with students who may have experienced trauma or disrupted upbringings
• Supporting young people in the classroom and around school
• Helping students access their learning and manage emotions throughout the day
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals

What we’re looking for:

• A confident, caring and consistent presence - someone who young people can look up to
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviours positively
• A genuine interest in special education and supporting students with additional needs
• Availability for full-time work, with a long-term commitment in mind

What you’ll receive:

• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive working environment with experienced colleagues
• A route to a permanent position for the right candidate
• Daily pay of £90 - £96 per day, paid weekly

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.