Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. 2Are you a special needs teacher assistant looking for your next post?

Or are you a mainstream Teaching Assistant that is looking to move over into special needs?

Zen Educate are currently working with a few special needs schools and alternative provisions and looking for teachers to take on either part time or full time work for longer term opportunities. This will be teaching students ranging from as young as 5 and up to the age of 18, depending on the class and the school.

All the schools cover a wide range of special needs, including but not limited to ASC, SLD, MLD, SEMH, PMLD, ADHD. As a special needs teaching assistant you will need to have a understanding, calm and patient approach to your teaching practice.

Requirements;

- To support vulnerable children with special needs on a 1:1 basis, helping them both with the academic and social development

- Work closely with other members of staff such as teachers, other TAs and members of senior leadership to ensure that children are making progress and their needs are being catered for

- Follow the educational healthcare plan that has been set out

- Manage behaviours where required with consistency, empathy and patience

- Able to use support staff well and communicate what objectives you are looking for from them

- Good communication skills with parents, and SLT in the school around student progress

- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one

Get in touch today to talk more on the SEN opportunities we have.

3 reasons to work with Zen Educate?

1) 💥 We offer teachers and teaching assistants the opportunity to achieve full control and a better work life balance with our flexible booking system.
2) 💥 We provide competitive pay rates to ensure our educators are fairly compensated for their hard work, but we do so at lower margins than other agencies, enabling schools to redirect vital funds.
3) 💥 Our team offers hands-on support to help teaching staff find the right role that suits their skills and preferences.

If you're looking for a rewarding teaching position in Bristol, North Somerset and BANES apply with Zen Educate today