Our fantastic schools across Bude are looking for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support across their classrooms. Having experience is desirable, but if you’re enthusiastic and willing to learn, don’t hesitate in applying! In this role, you will work closely with individuals with either SEN needs or behavioural challenges, helping them develop essential life skills and overcome obstacles. Provide one-on-one support to individuals, use your experience to create engaging and therapeutic activities, and assist individuals in developing social, communication, and problem-solving. Desirable: A passion for working with individuals with diverse needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, resilience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. A commitment to promoting independence and personal growth. Desirable to be full time and a driver. Previous transferable experience is essential, such as experience or passion in the below: Psychology Mentoring SEN Challenging behaviour Sports Coaching, Activity Instructors, lifeguards etc Team Teach, CPI or other techniques Support or care work Youth or Offender support Family or Social services Teaching/Learning Support Assistance Counseling 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. REF: INDCTA