SEN Teaching Assistant - Westminster Primary

1st September start
Full Time
Posted about 8 hours ago
Expiring 22nd July
Westminster, London
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Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community in Westminster. This role is integral to our commitment to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can realise their full potential. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a Year 5 student with ASD and ADHD, supporting their individual needs and helping them thrive academically and socially. This is a full-time position, with working hours aligned to the school’s timetable, starting at the beginning of the upcoming term. The ideal candidate will be flexible, understanding, and committed to fostering positive relationships, both with the pupils and their families, in line with our ethos of respect, inclusivity, and personalised support. Key Responsibilities: - Support a Year 5 pupil with ASD and ADHD, implementing personalised strategies to promote engagement, learning, and behaviour management in accordance with the child’s education plan. - Be flexible and willing to work with a range of children and contexts across the school, where required. - Establish and maintain consistent boundaries and routines to create a safe and predictable environment that supports the child’s well-being and development. - Adapt teaching methods and activities to meet the individual needs of the pupil, ensuring their access to the curriculum alongside their peers. - Assist the class teacher in planning, preparing, and delivering lessons, ensuring that activities are inclusive and accessible. - Foster positive relationships with pupils, promoting their social and emotional development in line with the school’s values of kindness, respect, and inclusion. - Maintain clear, ongoing communication with the child's family, sharing updates on progress and any concerns, to ensure consistency and support both at school and at home. - Support the organisation and management of the classroom environment to facilitate effective learning and behaviour. - Contribute to a collaborative team environment, participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events as required. - Uphold the school’s ethos of fostering respectful, compassionate, and aspirational learners, ensuring that all pupils feel valued and supported. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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This educational institution is dedicated to achieving academic excellence within a nurturing environment and through a rich and engaging curriculum. The focus is on creatively stimulating and challenging every child, every day. The school's ethos is characterised by care, dynamism, inclusivity, and hard work, with parents and carers encouraged to collaborate closely with teachers and staff to ensure their child thrives. Visitors often describe the school as ‘a special place’, and there is a palpable buzz and excitement around the learning process. As a result, children leave the school confident and happy, prepared for the next stage of their education. Each child's development is greatly supported by a high level of adult engagement. The school prides itself on a stable staff, allowing children to build strong relationships with the adults who care for them from the Early Years at age three, through to their transition to secondary education at age eleven.

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    Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community in Westminster. This role is integral to our commitment to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can realise their full potential. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a Year 5 student with ASD and ADHD, supporting their individual needs and helping them thrive academically and socially. This is a full-time position, with working hours aligned to the school’s timetable, starting at the beginning of the upcoming term. The ideal candidate will be flexible, understanding, and committed to fostering positive relationships, both with the pupils and their families, in line with our ethos of respect, inclusivity, and personalised support. Key Responsibilities: - Support a Year 5 pupil with ASD and ADHD, implementing personalised strategies to promote engagement, learning, and behaviour management in accordance with the child’s education plan. - Be flexible and willing to work with a range of children and contexts across the school, where required. - Establish and maintain consistent boundaries and routines to create a safe and predictable environment that supports the child’s well-being and development. - Adapt teaching methods and activities to meet the individual needs of the pupil, ensuring their access to the curriculum alongside their peers. - Assist the class teacher in planning, preparing, and delivering lessons, ensuring that activities are inclusive and accessible. - Foster positive relationships with pupils, promoting their social and emotional development in line with the school’s values of kindness, respect, and inclusion. - Maintain clear, ongoing communication with the child's family, sharing updates on progress and any concerns, to ensure consistency and support both at school and at home. - Support the organisation and management of the classroom environment to facilitate effective learning and behaviour. - Contribute to a collaborative team environment, participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events as required. - Uphold the school’s ethos of fostering respectful, compassionate, and aspirational learners, ensuring that all pupils feel valued and supported. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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    Primary school in BarnetFull Time
    1 Sep 2025 - 17 Jul 2026
    PPA Teacher – Full Time – September 2025 Start A welcoming and well-regarded Catholic primary school in Hendon is seeking a dedicated and flexible PPA teacher to join their team for the full academic year starting September 2025. Role Details: Position: PPA Teacher Location: Hendon, North West London Start Date: September 2025 Duration: Full academic year Working Pattern: 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) Pay: £120 – £140 per day (depending on experience) About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to work across all key stages—from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Key Stage 2. You will cover classes to release permanent teachers for their Planning, Preparation and Assessment time. The school is well-resourced, with a supportive leadership team and a friendly staff environment. Ideal Candidate: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 preferred Strong classroom management skills Adaptable, enthusiastic and committed to high standards of teaching and learning Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a varied role or an ECT with flexibility and energy, this could be a great fit.
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Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

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