Youth workers - are you interested in school work? Are you currently working in a local community supporting young people but wanting to expand and get a foot in working with students in school as a teaching assistant? If so, Zen Educate are interested in speaking with you. We are interested in taking on any youth workers that have worked closely with youth in a local community, supporting them on their social and emotional developmnent and want to make a broader impact and include their education. You will be excellent at building meaningful relationships with children of various ages. Boundaries and expectations are important, so we are looking for someone that knows where the line is and understands that you are there to support in a professional capacity, but see students potential to excel if you they have self belief and can apply themselves. School work is 8:30 - 3:30, Monday to Friday and term time only. The ideal person will see reward in supporting vulnerable students in either a 1:1 function or in a group basis and be able to communicate well with other members of staff about progress and what learning objectives are given to you to work with the students. Zen can offer training to better prepare for working in a school and the support you need to move into the sector. We also offer competitive rates. So if you are wanting to do more with young people outside of your youth work, get in touch and see what is on offer with us. To work with children, an enhanced DBS on the update is required.
Nov 07, 2025
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Youth workers - are you interested in school work? Are you currently working in a local community supporting young people but wanting to expand and get a foot in working with students in school as a teaching assistant? If so, Zen Educate are interested in speaking with you. We are interested in taking on any youth workers that have worked closely with youth in a local community, supporting them on their social and emotional developmnent and want to make a broader impact and include their education. You will be excellent at building meaningful relationships with children of various ages. Boundaries and expectations are important, so we are looking for someone that knows where the line is and understands that you are there to support in a professional capacity, but see students potential to excel if you they have self belief and can apply themselves. School work is 8:30 - 3:30, Monday to Friday and term time only. The ideal person will see reward in supporting vulnerable students in either a 1:1 function or in a group basis and be able to communicate well with other members of staff about progress and what learning objectives are given to you to work with the students. Zen can offer training to better prepare for working in a school and the support you need to move into the sector. We also offer competitive rates. So if you are wanting to do more with young people outside of your youth work, get in touch and see what is on offer with us. To work with children, an enhanced DBS on the update is required.
Special needs teaching assistant Zen Educate are seeking someone to work at a alternative provision in Bristol on a full time and long term basis supporting primary aged students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. This would ideally be starting in the New Year and be working 8:30-3:30 Monday to Friday and term time only. Since these students can come from difficult home lives, foster care, trauma among others and present with some difficult behaviours as a result, we are looking for someone that is very resilient and able to handle themselves with the daily challenges these can bring. Experience in working with special needs is a must but this can come from working with adults as an alternative. The school which is located in west Bristol is based in an old manor house with great outdoor facilities for students. Classroom sizes are only about 6 students per class and lots of adult staffing available to support. The school aims to get students engaged with their education and offer a stable and safe environement for students to express themselves in heathy ways. Requirements; - Experience in working with special needs, specifically those mental health based. - Experience in working with children ideally, and a school environment would be ideal but not essential. - A resilient attitude and able to handle the challenges of difficult behaviours and have a strong understanding of how to build relationships with such students with clear boundaries and expectations. - Able to honour commitments and be a reliable and consistent team member. - Can work well in a team and communicate well among both other teaching assistants and teachers about students and their progress. - An enhanced DBS on the update service, either one you currently hold or a new one on application. Zen can offer competitive pay, training and support to help you excel with the potential to go permanent should the placement work well. Get in touch today to see if you can make a difference and a positive change to a vulnerable student.
Nov 07, 2025
Contractor
Special needs teaching assistant Zen Educate are seeking someone to work at a alternative provision in Bristol on a full time and long term basis supporting primary aged students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. This would ideally be starting in the New Year and be working 8:30-3:30 Monday to Friday and term time only. Since these students can come from difficult home lives, foster care, trauma among others and present with some difficult behaviours as a result, we are looking for someone that is very resilient and able to handle themselves with the daily challenges these can bring. Experience in working with special needs is a must but this can come from working with adults as an alternative. The school which is located in west Bristol is based in an old manor house with great outdoor facilities for students. Classroom sizes are only about 6 students per class and lots of adult staffing available to support. The school aims to get students engaged with their education and offer a stable and safe environement for students to express themselves in heathy ways. Requirements; - Experience in working with special needs, specifically those mental health based. - Experience in working with children ideally, and a school environment would be ideal but not essential. - A resilient attitude and able to handle the challenges of difficult behaviours and have a strong understanding of how to build relationships with such students with clear boundaries and expectations. - Able to honour commitments and be a reliable and consistent team member. - Can work well in a team and communicate well among both other teaching assistants and teachers about students and their progress. - An enhanced DBS on the update service, either one you currently hold or a new one on application. Zen can offer competitive pay, training and support to help you excel with the potential to go permanent should the placement work well. Get in touch today to see if you can make a difference and a positive change to a vulnerable student.
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.
Nov 07, 2025
Contractor
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.
Nov 07, 2025
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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.
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.
Nov 07, 2025
Contractor
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.
Nov 07, 2025
Contractor
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.
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.
Nov 07, 2025
Contractor
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.
