SEN teaching assistant

7th January start
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago
Expiring 31st July
Ealing, London
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**Role: SEN School Teaching Assistant** **About the Role:** We are currently seeking a Full Time SEN School Teaching Assistant to join our team in Ealing. The role will involve working with a challenging behaviour ASD class, providing personal care and support to students in a SEN school setting. **Requirements:** - Previous experience working with SEN students - Strong understanding of ASD and challenging behaviour - Ability to provide personal care to students - Excellent communication skills - Relevant qualifications in education or childcare **Benefits of Zen Educate:** **Work life balance** is a key priority for us at Zen Educate. We understand the demands of working in a school environment and aim to provide our teachers and teaching assistants with the flexibility they need to maintain a healthy work-life balance. **Better pay** is another benefit of working with Zen Educate. We offer competitive rates of pay to our teaching staff, ensuring that their hard work and dedication is rewarded accordingly. Our **hands-on support** is what sets us apart from other education recruitment agencies. We provide personalised assistance to help our teaching staff find the right role, whether it be a long-term position or day-to-day cover. If you are a dedicated SEN School Teaching Assistant looking for a supportive and rewarding role, apply now to join the Zen Educate team.
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