Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - SEMH/ASD Support

Location: Twickenham

Start date: 22nd September 2025

Pay: £88.92 - £96 per day

Hours: Full-time, 8.30am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

We are working with a fantastic SEN School in the Twickenham area that is seeking committed Teaching Assistants to join their team.

You will be working with students aged between 7 and 16 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The school prides itself on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is supported to achieve their potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be placed within a year group that suits your strengths and preferences, ensuring you are able to build the best relationships with the students you are supporting.

What we're looking for:

• Individuals who are committed and can act as positive role models for young people
• People who are passionate about education and supporting children with additional needs
• A team player with good communication skills and a caring, patient nature
• Background in Sports, Creative Arts or other transferable settings

What the role offers you:

• A supportive, well-structured team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• The potential for a permanent contract following a successful probation period through the agency

Previous experience working with children with SEMH/ASD is beneficial but not essential - a great attitude, reliability, and commitment are the key qualities we are looking for.

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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