SEN TA - Autism
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | Lower Holloway, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 207287 |
Summary
Job Description:
Teaching Assistant - Autism (ASD)
Full-time
Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start: ASAP or with notice
Zest Education is proud to be supporting an excellent specialist school in Islington that caters for pupils aged 13-19 with ASD. As the school continues to grow, we are looking to appoint several dedicated Teaching Assistant - Autism (ASD) to join their expanding team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nurturing, forward‑thinking environment where every child is supported to thrive. Whether you're an experienced SEND practitioner or someone with strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for working with neurodiverse young people, we would love to hear from you.
What the role involves
- Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD)
- Working within small classes of 4-10 students depending on the class
- Providing tailored support based on your experience and strengths
- Assisting with learning activities, emotional regulation and social development
- Collaborating with teachers and therapists to create a positive, structured learning environment
Why this school?
- Brand‑new, spacious and bright classrooms
- Excellent sensory facilities
- Supportive leadership team who value staff development
- Comprehensive training for all permanent staff
- Behaviour is not highly challenging, with strong routines already in place
- A genuinely warm, calm and inclusive atmosphere - the school even has an emotional support dog that visits a few days a week!
What's in it for you?
- A pathway into a permanent role - the school will offer a permanent contract for the right candidates
- Ongoing support from Zest Education
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
- A welcoming team who will help you grow and succeed
What we're looking for
- Experience in SEND settings OR transferable skills (care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching, etc.)
- A patient, resilient and compassionate approach
- Ability to commit to full‑time hours preferred
- A desire to build long‑term relationships - this is a temp‑to‑perm role, and the school is keen to offer permanent contracts to the right people
Teaching Assistant - Autism (ASD)
Full-time
Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start: ASAP or with notice
Zest Education is proud to be supporting an excellent specialist school in Islington that caters for pupils aged 13-19 with ASD. As the school continues to grow, we are looking to appoint several dedicated Teaching Assistant - Autism (ASD) to join their expanding team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nurturing, forward‑thinking environment where every child is supported to thrive. Whether you're an experienced SEND practitioner or someone with strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for working with neurodiverse young people, we would love to hear from you.
What the role involves
- Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD)
- Working within small classes of 4-10 students depending on the class
- Providing tailored support based on your experience and strengths
- Assisting with learning activities, emotional regulation and social development
- Collaborating with teachers and therapists to create a positive, structured learning environment
Why this school?
- Brand‑new, spacious and bright classrooms
- Excellent sensory facilities
- Supportive leadership team who value staff development
- Comprehensive training for all permanent staff
- Behaviour is not highly challenging, with strong routines already in place
- A genuinely warm, calm and inclusive atmosphere - the school even has an emotional support dog that visits a few days a week!
What's in it for you?
- A pathway into a permanent role - the school will offer a permanent contract for the right candidates
- Ongoing support from Zest Education
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
- A welcoming team who will help you grow and succeed
What we're looking for
- Experience in SEND settings OR transferable skills (care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching, etc.)
- A patient, resilient and compassionate approach
- Ability to commit to full‑time hours preferred
- A desire to build long‑term relationships - this is a temp‑to‑perm role, and the school is keen to offer permanent contracts to the right people