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Job Description Start Date: September 2025 – July 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Location: NW10 Salary: £90-100 per day PAYE About the Role We are looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our specialist ASD provision. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for supporting neurodiverse children and a strong understanding of autism. Key responsibilities: * Supporting pupils with ASD in their learning and personal development * Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to deliver structured interventions * Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies * Assisting in the preparation of tailored learning materials and visual supports * Helping to maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive classroom environment * Roles available in the YEFS-KS1 class and KS2 class About the School The School is a welcoming and inclusive school located in the heart of Willesden. We are proud of our specialist ASD unit, which provides tailored support for a small group of pupils with autism. Key features of our school: * A purpose-built, well-resourced ASD unit within a mainstream school setting * A diverse and supportive school community * A collaborative and experienced SEN team * Strong links with external therapists and specialists * A commitment to inclusive education and personalised learning * Ongoing professional development opportunities for staff 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