Early Years, Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Ealing Primary

12th February start
Full Time
Posted about 2 hours ago
Expiring 27th March
Ealing, London
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A wonderful Primary School in Ealing are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in their Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Year 1 pupils. This would be Thursdays and Fridays only - long term. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and small group support to children within the Doves ARP, ensuring their individual learning needs are met in line with the school's inclusive ethos. - Assist the class teacher in planning, preparing, and delivering engaging activities that support the curriculum and cater to diverse learning styles. - Support the emotional and social development of pupils, fostering a safe, respectful, and positive classroom environment. - Support the implementation of personalised learning plans and behaviour management strategies to promote pupils’ independence and confidence. - Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of pupils’ progress, providing feedback to the class teacher to inform future planning. - Support pupils with additional needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access all aspects of the curriculum.
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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions any parent has to undertake. We believe passionately in providing the correct blend of academic challenge, moral development and enrichment that allows for the holistic development of each child in our care. Your child is as special to us as they are to you and our aim is not to limit, but rather liberate, their potential. The children are at the centre of all decision making and our priority is to deliver high quality teaching and learning whilst at the same time providing rich and truly enjoyable learning experiences for all children.

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We'll need evidence of your identity, right to work and teaching qualifaction. In addition, we'll need an enhanced DBS certificate and references from two recent previous employers.

Can you apply for a DBS for me?

Yes. If you need a DBS or your DBS needs updating we can apply for one fore you. The cost of a DBS is £47.20 which we will reimburse once you have worked 10 days through Zen.

I don't have my documents right now. Can I still sign up?

Yes! You can sign up now and let us know what work you're looking for. You can return at any time to finish your profile and start getting bookings.

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.