SEN Teaching Assistant - Redbridge Primary

9th February start
Full Time
Posted about 5 hours ago
Expiring 24th July
Redbridge, London
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Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community in Redbridge. This full-time role is integral to supporting a child with highly complex needs within a Year 4 classroom, ensuring they receive personalised support aligned with our school's inclusive ethos and commitment to nurturing every child's potential. The position is available from next Monday until July 2026, providing stability and continuity for the student and team. The successful candidate will work closely with classroom staff and specialists to deliver tailored assistance that promotes the child's learning, wellbeing, and development throughout the academic year. Key Responsibilities: - Provide individualised support to a Year 4 pupil with complex needs, including autism and preverbal communication, ensuring their safety, comfort, and engagement within the classroom setting. - Assist in implementing personalised learning strategies and behaviour management plans in line with the school's inclusive approach. - Support the child’s personal care needs as required, maintaining dignity and respecting their preferences, while being prepared to respond to unforeseen incidents sensitively. - Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to adapt activities and resources that meet the child's specific needs. - Monitor and record the child's progress and behaviour, providing feedback to the teaching team to inform ongoing support strategies. - Foster a safe and supportive environment that promotes independence and confidence for the child. - Contribute to maintaining a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere that reflects the school's values of inclusivity, respect, and personalised learning. 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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The school is a three-form entry, mixed primary school with an attached nursery with over 600 children on roll. **Please not that this is a vegetarian school, so please no meat, eggs or fish** Our Core Principles • We have incredible potential and can achieve this when nurturing all parts of ourselves - intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual. • We choose how we wish to respond to life and what we nurture within. • We care for and respect all life - human, animal and plant - and live in a way that causes the least possible harm. • We each observe the one same reality from our own unique perspective and engage in open-minded dialogue to deeply enrich our vision. • We serve a higher purpose by living a meaningful and satisfying life of contribution. • We are nourished by personal relationship

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If the online sign up isn't working as it should for you then you can email your CV and a short description of what you're looking for to our team at teachwithus@zeneducate.com and we'll be in touch.

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.

I'm still in a full-time job/ not looking to work straight away and just looking

If you're not ready to find another role, or, you're definitely still welcome to sign up. Registering with us and letting us know what you're looking for will help us to get in touch with you about roles you may be interested in!

I only have overseas experience. Is that OK?

Generally schools prefer teachers and TAs who are familiar with the UK Curriculum, but this can vary. We'd be happy to speak to you about your experience, and find out if we'd be able to help you find a role.

Vetting

What documents will I need to provide?

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.