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SEN Teaching Assistant - North Tyneside Sen-school

3rd September start
Full Time
Posted about 18 hours ago
Expiring 2nd October
North Tyneside, Newcastle
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Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEN school in North Tyneside, dedicated to providing personalised and inclusive education for students with a range of additional needs. This role is integral to supporting our school's ethos of nurturing individual potential and fostering a warm, supportive community where every learner can thrive. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored support that promotes independence, confidence, and engagement, ensuring our students receive the care and education they deserve. The position is available immediately and will continue on a full-time basis, aligning with the school’s commitment to providing consistent and stable support for our pupils. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and group support to students with special educational needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop their skills in a nurturing environment. - Assist in implementing personalised learning plans, ensuring individualised support strategies are followed to meet each student's specific needs. - Support classroom activities by preparing resources, managing behaviour, and creating an inclusive environment that respects each student’s abilities and challenges. - Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to contribute to the development of learning programmes and behaviour management strategies. - Promote positive behaviour and social development by modelling respectful communication and encouraging student participation. - Support students with personal care needs as required, maintaining dignity and respecting their independence. - Monitor and record students' progress, behaviour, and wellbeing, providing feedback to the teaching team. - Contribute to the overall wellbeing of students by fostering a safe, caring, and stimulating environment in line with the school’s values of inclusion, respect, and holistic development. 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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​ At Woodlawn School we adopt a ‘can do’ approach which supports pupils to overcome their complex needs. Our curriculum ensures all pupils meet their potential through a rich variety of motivating, exciting opportunities planned with pupil individual learning as the focus. ​ We work closely with a range of professionals including: physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and educational psychology service to support all pupils taking part in the full range of school activities. We provide the care, guidance and support alongside an exciting and motivating curriculum to ensure pupils accumulate those memorable learning experiences throughout their school years. We are very proud of our school and what our pupils achieve, showing great determination to overcome their personal challenges. Pupils are proud to be members of this vibrant school community and enjoy coming to school. Woodlawn is a school that has the capacity and expertise to improve our pupils lives significantly. We achieve this by deploying expertise, close communication with parents, other professionals and external agencies. Above all we put our pupils first. Thank you for considering Woodlawn School. We look forward to beginning a long and lasting partnership with you and your child. Yours faithfully, Gill Wilson - Headteacher

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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.