The Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the educational and personal development of students with PMLD (profound multiple learning difficulties) . Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families, you will help create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. You will support students’ communication, social, and life skills while fostering a calm, positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
What you will need to succeed:
School leaders are searching for confident, adaptable and enthusiastic individuals with an interest in the education sector. Perhaps you’re an aspiring teacher, a recent graduate or an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for the perfect role to immerse yourself in: the successful candidate will have opportunities and challenges to develop their practice.
Skills & Experience
- Confidence working with non-verbal students and supporting alternative communication methods (AAC, PECS, Makaton desirable).
- Understanding of sensory processing needs and structured teaching approaches.
- Experience with behaviour management and de-escalation techniques (Team Teach training preferred).
- Experience providing personal care support in an educational or care setting.
- Strong communication skills with students, colleagues, and families.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with complex needs.
- Be able to work 8.30am - 3.30pm
What We Offer
- Access to Team Teach training and other CPD opportunities.
- Supportive school environments where you can grow and thrive.
- Opportunities to expand your specialist skills and progress in education support.
Why Join Zen Educate?
At Zen Educate, we prioritise your wellbeing and career goals. Whether you’re seeking better pay, flexibility, or guidance in finding your ideal role, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
All roles are subject to Zen Educate’s strict background checks, including right to work in the UK, two professional references, Enhanced DBS, and EWC registration (which we can support you in obtaining).
About Zen Educate:
Zen Educate is not an agency. We are a technology company with an online-platform that cuts out the middleman. Roles come and go quickly so the best way to find out more is to register for our platform at www.zeneducate.com.
Other benefits include:
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.
Interested? Apply now or contact Matilda at:
[email protected]
ID: INDAWTA
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Zero hours contract
Pay: £93.00-£110.00 per day
Experience:
- Classroom: 1 year (required)
- ALN support: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- EWC (preferred)
- DBS on the Update Service (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: INDAWTA
