SEN Teaching Assistant - Croydon Primary

1st September start
Full Time
Posted about 2 hours ago
Expiring 21st July
Croydon, London
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Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community in Croydon. This full-time role is integral to supporting two pupils with special educational needs, focusing on enhancing social interaction and communication skills in line with our school's inclusive ethos. Starting immediately, the successful candidate will contribute to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially, reflecting our commitment to personalised learning and holistic development. The role offers an opportunity to work within a supportive team dedicated to making a positive difference in pupils’ lives. Key Responsibilities: - Provide targeted support to two SEN pupils with autism, sensory needs, and communication challenges, ensuring their individualised needs are met within the classroom environment. - Implement and adapt intervention strategies such as Lego Therapy, Bucket Time, and social skills programmes to facilitate social interaction and communication development. - Support pupils with selective mutism or significant communication anxiety through specialised approaches and personalised support plans. - Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining consistent boundaries and expectations to promote emotional regulation and behaviour management. - Use de-escalation techniques and low-arousal approaches to support pupils during moments of distress or sensory overload. - Collaborate effectively with teaching staff, SEN coordinators, families, and external professionals to ensure cohesive support for pupils’ development. - Assist in creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that aligns with the school’s values of respect, compassion, and personalised learning. - Contribute to the planning and delivery of individualised programmes, monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as needed. - Support the implementation of behaviour management policies and promote positive behaviour in accordance with school procedures. - Participate in relevant training opportunities, including those related to sensory needs, communication strategies, and emotional literacy, to enhance support quality. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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How do I interview? Do I have to come to your office?

To make sure you're getting bookings perfect for you, we will invite you to a 30-minute online interview with our team to learn about your experience, preferences and why you're passionate about working in education. You can do this through any smartphone or computer. If you'd prefer to interview in person at our office, just let us know. Recent regulation changes require us to see your documents for your right to work in the UK in person. This takes no more than 5 minutes, dropping by our offices in London or Manchester.

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I only have overseas experience. Is that OK?

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Vetting

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Can you apply for a DBS for me?

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I don't have recent references, can I still sign up?

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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?

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