Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - £80+ Per Day
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Position Overview & Specifications
Opus powered by Zen Educate are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants in Penryn.
Although experience of working with a variety of needs is preferred, what’s essential is that you have a passion and enthusiasm for going above and beyond for children of all needs. There are part time, full time and long term roles with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
Successful candidates will earn a minimum of £80 a day. If candidates impress in a school trial they can be paid up to £95 a day, dependent on qualifications and experience.
We are currently looking to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants to service a group of Primary Schools in Penryn and the surrounding areas starting as soon as possible.
The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant should:
- Have experience working with children with SEN on 1:1 basis or in classes
- Preferred training or experience in Makaton, PECS, or be Team Teach trained
- Be passionate about working with SEN children
- Be flexible, proactive and patient
- Be able to communicate effectively within a team
- Be committed to work full-time
Get in touch with Ben on 01872 438288 to discuss further.
About Opus powered by Zen Educate:
Opus powered by Zen Educate is not just an education agency. We are also 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? Opus powered by Zen Educate makes it easy for a school to hire you on a permanent contract.
By applying to this job post, Opus powered by 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Salary: £80.00-£95.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - £80+ Per Day roles across Opus powered by Zen Educate's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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