Education Support Worker (Community Outreach)

3rd February start
Full Time
Posted 24 days ago
Expiring 18th July
South Hams, Plymouth
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**Role name: Sen-school Teaching Assistant** **Availability required:** Full Time **The Role: Education Support Worker** **School:** On Track Totnes **Salary:** £24,420 - £25,410 per annum **Contract type:** Full-time | 8 hours per day Monday to Friday between 8.15am and 4.45pm, specific hours to be agreed upon offer On Track Education in Totnes is an independent special school registered for 48 full-time pupils aged 11 - 19. It caters for pupils with a range of complex needs including behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties and autism. The school opened in 2005 and was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2022, receiving judgements of ‘good’ in all categories. The main school site has facilities to deliver a wide-ranging curriculum comprising academic and vocational programmes. The school takes a wholly positive approach to behaviour management and supports a culture of tolerance and respect. The successful applicant will be supported by the Head Teacher and Leadership Team and will be required to work across school sites and on an outreach basis. **About the Role:** - Plan, deliver, and evidence parts of individual learning programmes - Maintain awareness of safeguarding and make it a priority - Implement strategies to support pupils with Special Educational Needs - Act as keyworker to young people and ensure they can access support in their lives - Encourage the development of strategies for young people to manage behaviour - Create and maintain a purposeful and supportive environment for pupils - Maintain accurate records and attend multi-agency meetings when needed - Model positive behaviour and encourage children and young people to interact positively - Promote self-esteem and independence - Attend team meetings as required - Transport children and young people in your own car, insured for business use **Requirements:** - Level 2 or 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning Support or equivalent - Experience working with children and young people with special needs - Knowledge of safeguarding procedures - Good general standard of education (GCSE Grade 4 in English and Maths or equivalent) - A willingness to participate in training where learning needs are identified **Benefits of Zen Educate:** **Work-life balance:** Zen Educate provides flexible working options to help you achieve a better work-life balance. **Better pay:** Zen Educate offers competitive pay rates to ensure you are fairly compensated for your hard work. **On hands support:** Zen Educate provides on hands support to help teaching staff find the right role, ensuring a positive and fulfilling experience. If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a difference in the lives of young people with special needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at On Track Totnes as a Sen-school Teaching Assistant.
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  • Education Support Worker (Community Outreach)
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  • HLTA/Cover Supervisor
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    Posted 2 months ago
  • Business studies class teacher
    Secondary school in CornwallFull Time
    6 Jan - Apr 4
    Zen Educate is currently looking for a Full Time Secondary Teacher to join a secondary school in Cornwall. The role specifically requires a business studies teacher who is dedicated to providing high-quality education to students. About the Role: - Full Time position within a secondary school setting - Teaching business studies to secondary school students - Planning and delivering engaging lessons - Assessing and monitoring student progress - Collaborating with colleagues to create a positive learning environment Requirements: - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Experience teaching business studies at a secondary level - Strong communication and organisational skills - Passion for education and supporting student development - Ability to work well within a team At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of finding the right role for teachers and teaching assistants. We offer **work life balance** by providing flexible working options and supporting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we ensure that our educators receive **better pay** for their hard work and dedication. Our team also provides **hands-on support** to help teaching staff find the perfect role, ensuring a smooth and successful placement process. Join Zen Educate today and experience the benefits of working with a supportive and dedicated team.
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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?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.