Part time EYS/KS1 SEN teacher (Wed-Fri, 3 days per week)

4th September start
Part Time
Posted about 1 year ago
Expiring 18th October
Waltham Forest, London
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A primary school in Waltham Forest are looking for a part time EYS/KS1 SEN Teacher to join their school from September 2024 until October 2024. About the role: - Part time EYS/KS1 SEN Teacher position - Working with students with special educational needs - Collaborating with other teachers and support staff to create individualized learning plans - Providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students - Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties Requirements: - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Experience working with students with special educational needs - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students - Passion for supporting the educational development of all students Zen Educate offers a range of benefits for teachers and teaching assistants, including a focus on work-life balance, better pay, and hands-on support in finding the right role. Join our platform today and discover the benefits of working with Zen Educate.
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I don't have recent references, can I still sign up?

You can definitely still sign up! Once you've uploaded your CV, we'll be able to look at your experience, and help you figure out who would be best placed to act as your referees.

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?

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