Teaching Assistant - SEN (SEMH & ASD)

Zest Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEN provision in north-west London, currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join their Further Education site. This is a full-time role supporting young people aged 16 to 25 who have additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).

Many of the students have faced significant challenges in their upbringing and education. We’re looking for positive role models who can help them build the confidence and skills they need for life beyond education.

• Supporting young adults with a wide range of needs in both classroom and practical settings

• Encouraging independence and helping students work towards vocational qualifications such as Functional Skills, ASDANs and AQA Unit Awards

• Supporting students to develop social, emotional, and employability skills

• Working alongside a supportive and experienced team who will provide full training and guidance

• A patient, calm and resilient individual who can offer consistency and care

• Someone with experience supporting young people, or with transferable skills from sectors such as care work, youth work, or community services

• A strong team player with a genuine passion for helping others

• Commitment to full-time, long-term work with a view to a permanent position

• Full training provided - experience is not essential if you bring the right attitude and commitment

• Clear progression routes within a supportive and inclusive environment

• Daily pay of £88.82 - £96, paid weekly

• The chance to help shape young people’s futures and give them the skills to thrive beyond the classroom

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, '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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