Location: Chelmsford Contract: Full-time, long-term
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If you’ve worked in mental health, in a support, outreach, or healthcare setting, and want to bring that experience into schools, this could be a great fit.
We’re recruiting for teaching assistants in SEN schools where many students face complex emotional and mental health challenges. The work can be unpredictable, but also incredibly rewarding. You’ll be a calm, consistent adult presence, supporting students through daily routines, emotional regulation, and learning.
Full time role
Monday - Friday (08:30am-4PM)
Ideal background includes:
- Experience supporting mental health, either professionally or personally
- An understanding of trauma-informed practice or emotional dysregulation
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour
Full training and mentoring will be provided.
About Zen Educate:
Register from the comfort of your own home - Upload the required safeguarding documents and complete a video conference interview without ever leaving the house.
Set your preferences - Receive and manage bookings through either your phone or laptop on our beautifully designed online platform. Create your profile with the information you want to highlight to schools.
Hassle-free - You no longer have to struggle with continuous unnecessary phone calls, timesheets, or any of the other hassle that comes with supply work.
Completely transparent - We always charge the school the same transparent, flat-fee and not a commission. As a result, our mission is always to facilitate the fairest match between schools and Teachers.
Temp-to-perm - Like the school you’re working at? Zen Educate makes it easy for a school to hire you on a permanent contract.
By applying to this job post, Zen Educate collects your information in accordance with our terms of service and privacy policy (found on our website). We may also contact you by email/phone/text about your registration.
Job ref : INDAEENG
Pay: £108.50-£118.00 per day
Work Location: In person
