SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (Immediate Openings)
Location: Hereford and surrounding areas £100 per day (dependent on experience and role complexity)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Supply
Start Date: Immediate & Upcoming (End of June / September 2026)
Are you a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding challenge?
Zen Educate is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand for specialized support across the Hereford area. We have partnered with two outstanding local provisions that have high-priority, immediate requirements for dedicated SEND professionals.
By applying to this generic advert, your profile will be instantly considered for both of these unique opportunities, allowing us to match you with the setting that best fits your specific skillset.
About the Opportunities
We are looking for adaptable, resilient, and compassionate individuals to fill roles within two distinct environments:
- Option 1: Specialized 3–19 SEND School * An incredible, highly supportive, and immersive environment working across a broad age range.
- Ideal for candidates with experience in severe, complex, or profound learning difficulties (PMLD), Autism (ASD), or non-verbal communication frameworks.
- Exclusive Opportunity: This school is hosting an interactive Debut Day at the end of June. This is a fantastic, fast-tracked route to showcase your skills, meet the leadership team, and lock in a position ahead of the crowd!
- Option 2: Mainstream Primary School (Dedicated SEND Provision)
- Providing targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions within a mainstream primary setting.
- Focusing on scaffolding lesson plans, managing behavioral regulation, and helping vulnerable children thrive alongside their peers.
What We Are Looking For
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND/ALN).
- Experience with Autism (ASC), severe speech and language delays (non-verbal), or social, emotional, and mental health challenges (SEMH).
- Training in Team Teach, Trauma-Informed practice, or moving and handling is highly desirable (but not essential).
- An empathetic, patient nature and a genuine drive to make a difference in children's lives.
- A valid Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to process a new one with us immediately).
Why Choose Zen Educate?
We aren't a traditional agency. We use technology to put power back into the hands of educators.
- Higher Pay: We don't charge schools massive commission margins, meaning we can pass those savings directly on to you with highly competitive daily rates.
- Seamless Tech: Manage your calendar, view local job matches, and accept or decline placements instantly via our easy-to-use app.
- Dedicated Support: You will have a localized, personal consultant (Matilda) guiding you through compliance and championing your profile directly to hiring managers.
Urgent: How to Apply
The school leadership teams are looking to finalize their shortlists and guest lists for the upcoming June Debut Day this week. Because these are high-profile roles with immediate placement opportunities, they are moving at lightning speed.
Don't miss out on securing your perfect role close to home. Submit your CV today, and a member of our team will call you back within 24 hours for a quick, 5-minute screening chat!
If you’re ready to make a difference in the classroom and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Interested? Apply now or contact Matilda at:
[email protected]
IND-ST-HED-SEN
Pay: £100.00 per day
Work Location: In person
