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Supply Teachers Needed - Full-Time or Part-Time - Wells Zen Educate is looking for versatile and dedicated Supply Teachers to join a prestigious independent school in Wells . If you're a qualified teacher seeking flexible work that allows you to teach in a distinguished setting on a full-time or part-time basis, we have immediate opportunities for you. The Role: Flexible Teaching in a Distinguished Setting As a Supply Teacher, you will be crucial in ensuring continuity of education within a school renowned for its academic excellence and supportive environment. This role is ideal for experienced teachers who thrive in diverse settings and can quickly adapt to various age groups and subjects, from primary to secondary. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering Pre-Planned Lessons: Implementing lessons across different subjects as set by the absent teacher. Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive and productive learning atmosphere, adhering to the school's high standards of behaviour. Adaptability: Being ready to cover different year groups and subjects based on the school's daily needs. Candidate Requirements To be successful in this highly regarded environment, you should possess: Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS ) is preferred, but substantial and demonstrable teaching experience is essential for this independent school setting. Proven ability to teach confidently at either the primary or secondary level. Strong classroom management skills and professional adaptability. Reliability and excellent communication skills. Why Choose Zen Educate? Zen Educate offers a modern, transparent, and teacher-focused experience for all supply work. Better Pay: Our fair pay model ensures you get a competitive wage with no hidden fees or deductions. Flexible Work: Choose between consistent full-time hours or part-time days that fit your personal schedule. Dedicated Support: Our friendly team is always on hand to help you find the right roles and support you throughout your placements. Easy Booking: Manage your availability and view assignment details easily through our user-friendly app. Ready to take on a rewarding supply role in Wells? Apply Today to start your journey with Zen Educate!

Flexible Teaching Assistants Needed - All Ages - Wells Area Zen Educate is looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join primary and secondary schools in the Wells area . If you're a compassionate individual looking for flexible work supporting pupils across all age groups , we have rewarding opportunities available for both full-time and part-time hours. The Role: Support Across the School Spectrum As an All-Age Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in helping pupils of different ages and abilities thrive. You will have the chance to work in various settings, which may include: Primary Support: Assisting young learners with phonics, reading, and early classroom activities. Secondary Support: Aiding older students in core subjects, managing classroom behaviour, and helping with practical tasks. General & 1:1 Support: Providing both whole-class assistance and dedicated one-on-one help for students with additional needs. This role requires genuine flexibility and a positive attitude towards supporting diverse learning environments. Candidate Requirements To be a successful candidate for this varied role, you should possess: Experience working with children in a school or similar setting (e.g., nursery, youth work, care). A patient, flexible, and positive attitude toward working with children aged 4 to 16+ . Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. Reliability and the desire to make a difference in local schools. Why Choose Zen Educate? Zen Educate is the transparent and fair agency for education staff. We offer: Better Pay: Our fair pay model ensures you get a competitive wage with no hidden fees or deductions. Flexible Work: Choose between consistent full-time hours or part-time days that fit your schedule. Dedicated Support: Our friendly team is always on hand to help you find the right roles. Simple Process: Manage your availability and view assignment details easily through our user-friendly app. If you are a compassionate and flexible TA ready to support pupils of all ages in the Wells area, Apply Today to start your journey with Zen Educate!

Special needs teacher required full time for special needs school in Bristol. We are currently seeking a teacher to teach a KS3 cohort in a special needs school in Bristol starting in the New Year on a long term contract basis. Marking and planning will be required. We are happy to consider a primary, secondary or special needs teacher, since the students will be lower ability. The school is a new site that has recently opened this year and specialise in students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. So we are looking for a teacher that is great with behaviours, understands how trauma can present itself and able to inspire and reengage students that have low self esteem in their learning abilities. The right teacher will need to have good curriculum knowledge across different subjects. Class sizes are small as with any specialist school and there is also plenty of staffing around to support students. Requirements; - UK QTS - Experience in teaching students with SEMH, either from a mainstream or specialist environment. - Broad subject knowledge and able to plan differentiated learning so all students have access to learning. - Effective planning and marking with the aim to increase attainment of pupils. - Strong communicator with other staff members such as SLT, as well as parents on student progress. - You will need to hold an enhanced DBS on the update service. If you are looking for a teaching post where you can instil confidence and compassion to students that often feel let down by adults in life, get in touch with us today.

Secondary supply teacher required Looking for the easiest way to manage and pick up teaching work without a lot of phone calls and faff? Accept work or decline at the click of a button? If you are looking for a break from full time teaching, or perhaps you have just moved into area, or lastly perhaps you have recently qualified as a teacher and are looking for work? We are currently on the look out for secondary teachers across different subjects to take on either flexible work or short/long term contract work starting either as soon as this summer term or into September. Whether you are looking for 2 days a week or 5 days a week work, we would be keen to have a chat with you about how we can help. As a secondary supply teacher, you will ideally have a car to get around, but this is not essential. You will need to be flexible to the subjects you are happy to cover, but for any longer term requirements, this can be to your subject specialism or around a subject you are confident with. For flexible work, planning will already be arranged for you unless stated otherwise. As a supply teacher, you will need to confident in your behaviour management, adaptable to the needs of the school and able to honour commitments around work taken on. The best supply teachers are those that are not afraid to get stuck in and go into it with the right attitude and not need a huge amount of 'hand holding'. For us to get you teaching work, you will need to hold UK QTS and a DBS on the update service (although this can be applied for during vetting). For longer term work, we can look at pay being done to scale. Zen offer great rates of pay, and a truly bespoke platform and puts you in full control of the work you take on. So whatever your motivation for looking for supply teaching, get in touch with us at Zen today to see what we can do for you.

Are you a teaching assistant looking to take on a bit more responsibility? Perhaps you are considering doing a teaching qualification at some point and want some experience delivering lessons to a room of 30 students? Zen Educate are looking for cover supervisors to take on either part time or full time work in secondary schools across Gloucester and the wider area. This will be working between Monday to Friday 8:30-3:30 and term time only. Ideally you will have access to a car but this is not essential. As a cover supervisor you will be responsible for delivering the lesson material to students in the class. Lessons are already planned for you and no marking is required. What lessons you will deliver will vary greatly between different subjects, you just need to be willing to get involved and be happy to go where the school needs you. To be considered you will need to; - Have experience as a teaching assistant or be a cover supervisor already - Have good behaviour management skills and have firm expectations around students engaging with lessons - Be flexible to the needs of the school - Ideally be educated to A level or similar - Be reliable and have strong communication skills between Zen and the schools you would work in To work with children in schools, an enhanced DBS on the update service is required, either via one you already have, or be willing to obtain one. If this sounds like you, get in touch with us today to see what work we can offer you!

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Full-Time/Part-Time - Salisbury ASAP Start Zen Educate is seeking empathetic, resilient, and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join a specialist school in Salisbury . We have immediate openings for full-time or flexible part-time roles supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The Role: Building Trust and Supporting SEMH You will be joining a highly supportive school environment that caters to pupils with complex SEMH needs and associated challenges. Your primary focus will be on building strong, trusting relationships with students to help them regulate their emotions and re-engage with their education. Key responsibilities include: 1:1 and Small Group Support: Working directly with pupils to help them access the curriculum and manage distress. Behaviour Management: Utilizing de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries to maintain a calm and structured environment. Emotional Support: Acting as a mentor and reliable figure to students who require significant emotional guidance. Collaboration: Working closely with the class teacher and therapeutic staff to implement individualized support plans. Candidate Requirements We are seeking individuals with a background that demonstrates an ability to connect with and support vulnerable young people: School Experience: Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally supporting pupils with SEMH or behaviour needs. Youth Work / Care Background: We strongly encourage applications from those who have experience working with children or adolescents in a youth worker role, children's home, or similar therapeutic setting. A highly resilient, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. Available for full-time or part-time work, starting as soon as possible (ASAP). Why Zen Educate? Zen Educate is the transparent and fair agency for education staff. We offer: Better Pay: Our fair pay model ensures you get a competitive wage with no hidden fees or deductions. Flexible Work: Choose the hours that suit you (full-time or part-time). Dedicated Support: Our friendly team is always on hand to help you find the right role and support you throughout your career. If you are ready for a challenging and profoundly rewarding role supporting SEMH pupils in Salisbury, Apply Today !

This job ad needs to go on CV library can you amend it to format well on that site? Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) - Heart of Wiltshire Zen Educate is looking for compassionate, dedicated, and resilient Special Needs Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join a specialized school located in the heart of Wiltshire We are seeking a committed individual for a full time role to support children and young people with a wide range of complex needs in a state-of-the-art facility. The Role: Specialist Support in a State-of-the-Art Setting You will be joining a school that provides a safe and supportive learning environment for pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is known for its modern facilities and integrated therapeutic support. Your role will involve working with a diverse student population, including those with: Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex communication needs Physical and sensory impairments This is a highly hands-on and fulfilling role. You will be instrumental in: Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support to facilitate learning and engagement. Assisting with the implementation of personalized educational and therapeutic plans. Supporting the students' communication, sensory, and physical needs throughout the school day. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and specialist staff. Candidate Requirements We are interested in candidates who have experience supporting vulnerable individuals, whether in a school setting or elsewhere: Experience working with children or young people with complex special educational needs is highly valued. We will also consider candidates who have supported adults with special needs or complex disabilities and are looking to transition those valuable skills into a school environment. A resilient, patient, and empathetic attitude. A proactive and adaptable approach, comfortable working within a multi-professional team. A genuine desire to help young people build independence and confidence. Why Choose Zen Educate? Zen Educate is the modern, transparent, and fair agency for education staff. We offer: Better Pay: Our fair pay model ensures you get a competitive wage with no hidden fees or deductions. Dedicated Support: Our friendly team is always on hand to help you find the right role and support you throughout your career. Simple Process: Our user-friendly app makes it easy to manage your work, all in one place. If you are ready for a challenging and fulfilling full-time role in a specialist school in Wiltshire, Apply Today to start your journey with Zen Educate!

Social, emotional and mental health teaching assistants required Zen Educate are currently interested in speaking with anyone that is looking to do vital work in supporting students with mental health difficulties in the education sector. Ideally I am looking for people that can support full time working Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 3:30 and term time only. I am keen to speak with people that have experience in working with those that come from trauma, children that perhaps are in foster care or have worked as a youth worker in centres. We currently have schools located throughout Bristol that are looking for teaching assistants to work closely with their students, usually on a 1:1 basis, this can be with either primary or secondary ages. Since these schools are not in mainstream but rather specialist schools, class sizes are smaller and there is more staff on hand to support work together to make an inclusive and positive learning environment for students. You will play a key role in showing these students that there are adults out there that can be counted on, that the support is there and they can achieve what they set their mind to. What are we looking for; - Experience in working with challenging behaviours and mental health difficulties, this can come from either school experience or alternative work such as having worked with adults. - Someone that can be firm in expectations and boundaries, and offer a consistent approach when managing students and their learning. But we are equally looking for someone that has lots of empathy and understanding for what pupils may be dealing with or working through. - Be flexible to the needs of the school and work with more than one student or other students if this is what is required. - Resilient to challenging behaviours and show understanding that behaviours have route causes and changes happen on the long run rather than immediate. - An enhanced DBS on the update service is required as part of your application. In return we can offer you lots of training opportunities and the option of going permanent for the right placement and school. So if you are looking for a chance to make meaningful change to vulnerable children, talk with us today.

Are you currently studying at UWE or the University of Bristol? Are your studies in pyschology or childhood studies, or even within education? Rather than doing work that simply just helps with the bills, perhaps consider doing that and making your paid work more helpful to your career goals. We are looking for such people to take on either full time or part time work supporting students in either mainstream or specialist schools on either a small group or 1:1 basis. Working hours are 8:30-3:30, between Monday to Friday and term time only. You will need to have a keen interest in working with children and be studying something that is related to this work, so if you are doing something in IT for example, this is not work for you, unless you have previous experience supporting students. We are looking for people that are resourceful, resilient and have a warm disposition that children will open up to. Students will have a range of diagnosis' such as autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health, down syndrome among others. Students will need support to strive in their learning but also need support in their social development to better engage with their peers and grow to be as independant as possible. Requirements; - Support students with additional needs on either a 1:1 basis or in small groups - Follow the instructions laid out by the teacher and follow up with feedback and student progress - Manage behaviours effectively and follow the school policies, offering a consistent and empathetic approach - Reliable and able to honour commitments, these children are sensitive to change so its important that anyone supporting them is there consistently to offer structure and routine - Be happy to take on professional development both online and in person courses - Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one Zen can offer competitive pay rates, a unique platform to manage your work schedule, and the flexibility to take on work you are only happy to take on. Get in touch today.

Secondary school teachers for either full time or part time work Zen Educate are working closely with a multi academy trust in Bristol providing supply cover across their secondary schools in Bristol. We are interested in speaking with teachers that are either part time or full time work depending on the amount of work they are needing. The goal is to have you guaranteed for work across the trust for a certain amount of days per week to which you would be required to cover various subjects throughout the day or more in line with your subject specialism, depending on the need. Working hours are 8:30 - 3:30 and lessons will be planned for you, unless you end up taking a contract with one particular school for specific role. We are looking for teachers that have a can do attitude, can be flexible to the needs of the schools in the trust and keep students engaged in their learning and on task. Ideally you will have access to a car but this is not essential. Teachers we currently have working for the schools have a great time supporting and covering and all the schools have put lots of effort and changes to ensure that behaviour is closely monitored and maintained. Requirements; - UK QTS, you can either be a fully qualified teacher or an ECT - Good classroom management and able to follow school policies - Flexible to the needs of the school and a good work ethic - Happy to teach numerous subjects outside of your specialism - Great communication skills with those in school as well as those in Zen - Enhanced DBS on the update service, either one currently held or happy to obtain one as part of your application Zen offer competitive pay rates, a unique platform to manage your diary and provide feedback on your working days. If you are interested in both working in a few schools but keeping it within the same trust and having guaranteed work, get in touch today.

Are you currently working with adults in special needs in a care setting but the hours are too long? Looking for something to transfer your skills over? Zen Educate will have the answer for you. We are currently looking for people to take on long term work in special needs schools working with children with additional needs. This will be on either a full time or part time basis depending on what it is you are looking for. Working hours are 8:30-3:30 and term time only Monday to Friday. Children being supported would be diagnosed with a range of needs such as autism, down syndrome, PMLD, SLD and cerebral palsy among others. Requirements; - To support vulnerable children with special needs on a 1:1 basis, helping them both with the academic and social development - Work closely with other members of staff such as teachers, other TAs and members of senior leadership to ensure that children are making progress and their needs are being catered for - Follow the educational healthcare plan that has been set out - Manage behaviours where required with consistency, empathy and patience - Be open to personal care or toileting help for children that require it - Be flexible to the needs of the school and also be a reliable member of the team - Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain a new one There are great special needs schools that Zen currently work with and children that would absolutely benefit from the care experience you can bring. So if you are wanting a better work life balance but still want to make a impact on vulnerable lives, please get in touch today to see what we can do for you.

Behavioural support assistant for bespoke school/education centre Are you interested in helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds? Do you see value in children where others may write them off? Do you have a keen interest in supporting mental health and giving children the tools to better regulate their emotions? We are currently partnered with a truly special and alternative education centre in Bristol that have multiple sites working with students who have mental health difficulties ranging from as young as 5 all the way to post 16. The centres strive to give students a bespoke experience that gives them opportunities to learn in the most active and engaging way possible that is not so much involved in being sat in a classroom. Whilst we are ideally looking for people that have previous experience working with mental health from either a school background or supporting young adults in a care environment. We would also welcome those that have perhaps studies psychology or just have a real passion to support or get involved. In order to work at this school, you will need to be resilient to some challenging behaviours, have lots of empathy and understand the importance of offer consistent support to ensure that routine is kept and students feel they are in a stable environment. Due to the nature of the work, the school can only consider drivers, so you must have access to a car and be able to drive. We are currently looking for a few people due to the schools further expansion. Working hours are 8:30-3:30, Monday to Friday and term time only. To work with children you will need to have an enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to apply for one. So if you want to give the most vulnerable of students a chance to really shine and prove they can acheive despite their circumstances, get in touch with us today.