The Role:

A fantastic Primary School in North Tyneside is looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged from Nursery to Year 6. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and wants to make a real impact in the classroom. The role will be supporting students with a range of needs, these may include primary learning, communication, and physical difficulties such as PMLD, autism, and both mild and severe learning disabilities, often alongside additional needs.

This school values creative, flexible, and passionate staff who are committed to making a difference. Whether you have experience in SEN education or are looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a rewarding field, we want to hear from you.

To apply for this role you will need:

• Have experience working in Primary Schools or with primary-aged children in the UK
• A can-do attitude
• Passionate about education, students and their learning
• Can work full-time 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Have experience or a strong passion for working with children with SEN
• Be patient, proactive, and adaptable
• Work well within a team and communicate effectively
• Be open to providing personal care where necessary
• Have backgrounds in education, care, psychology, or drama – all highly transferable skills
• Be willing to learn communication methods such as Makaton or PECS

If you are looking for a full-time role and an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have a passion for working with children SEN, please apply through the apply link with your CV.

Pay: £108.5 - £115

Who are Zen Educate?

We are a certified social enterprise working with schools all over the country and appreciate the importance of a good teacher. We help schools to pay higher day rates and offer more transparency to teaching staff. We are helping supply teachers get the recognition they deserve. Temp-to-perm – If you love a school, we make it easy for them to hire you permanently

No timesheets, no agency phone calls and easy transition if schools want to hire you. The schools we work with require a range of day to day and block term positions to be filled immediately.

Register from the comfort of your own home. Upload the required safeguarding documents and complete a video conference interview without ever leaving the house.

How to apply

If you are a SEN Teaching Assistant with UK Primary School experience, please apply through the apply link.

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Reference ID: IND-ST-NEW-SEN

Pay: £108.50-£115.00 per day

Work Location: In person