1:1 ADHD Support

Job Description

1:1 ADHD support – Neasden
Start Date: November 2026
Duration: End of Autumn Term, with potential for extension

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Neasden. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with ADHD, helping them to access the curriculum, remain engaged in lessons, and achieve their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and is looking to make a meaningful difference in a primary school setting. Previous experience working with children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), is desirable, although candidates with transferable skills and the right attitude are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with both the class teacher and the pupil to provide tailored support throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with ADHD within a Year 2 classroom
• Working with small groups and individual pupils to support learning and raise attainment
• Contributing to a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting the delivery of targeted interventions and classroom activities
• Collaborating with teaching staff to identify and address gaps in learning
• Monitoring progress and adapting support strategies to meet the pupil’s evolving needs

About the School

This vibrant and inclusive primary school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school has a strong reputation for its supportive ethos and commitment to ensuring all pupils receive the support they need to succeed.

Key benefits include:

• Small class sizes and personalised support for pupils
• A friendly, experienced, and supportive staff team
• A strong commitment to inclusion and celebrating individual strengths
• Excellent pastoral care and a focus on pupils’ overall wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

If you are patient, proactive, and passionate about helping children succeed, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Tess at [email removed] or ‘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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