Pay: £15.00-£16.69 per hour
Job Description:
Location: Washington
Contract: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 01.09.2026
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, nurturing, and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Primary School team. This exciting role involves working across our mainstream primary schools, supporting children at a crucial stage of their development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 5–11 years.
- Support the planning, delivery, and assessment of activities in line with the Primary Curriculum expectations.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
- Promote children's learning and development through structured lesson plans.
- Observe, assess, and record children's progress, contributing to learning journeys and developmental records.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Essential:
- Full and relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification.
- Experience working with children aged 5–11 years old.
- Strong subject knowledge.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A caring, patient, and positive approach to supporting children.
Why Join Zen Educate?
- Competitive daily rate + weekly pay
- Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing support.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Reference ID: IND-AP-SUN-AL
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Can you commit to working 8:30am - 4pm every weekday?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Primary School: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification(required)
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £15.00-£16.69 per hour
Work Location: In person
