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What's good about Zen is that they send you jobs on the app so you can look at them and you can look at the schools before you accept, pick and choose where you want to go. The way forward for working!

Absolutely lovely little nursery and lovely welcoming staff!

Very helpful, treated me as if I was one of their staff.

ZED Educate has provided me with many opportunities to work in different schools and has offered excellent support throughout, carefully matching my skills to suitable placements. The staff are highly committed, professional, and always willing to help.

There has been great communication throughout. and have been supported amazingly well, with my move into working in a school environment. I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone involved.

I really loved working with everyone and really enjoyed it. Thank you for the opportunity. Thank you to the support I had received.

I would like to give a huge thank you

I would like to give a huge thank you to Hannah from the Zen Edictae customer support team. She has been absolutely outstanding throughout every interaction I've had with her.

Hannah was incredibly helpful, professional, and efficient in resolving all of my issues without any fuss or unnecessary delays. She made the whole process smooth and stress-free, always communicating clearly and showing genuine care in making sure everything was sorted properly.

It's rare to come across customer support of this quality these days, and Hannah truly went above and beyond. She is a real asset to the company and fully deserves recognition for her hard work and dedication -honestly, she deserves a raise!

Thank you again, Hannah, for the excellent support and exceptional customer service.

Zen are always keeping in touch and making sure everything is ok with the schools that I go into

Friendly staff. Well behaved children. Plenty of support in place for children with additional needs.

Working through Zen Educate has been a really positive experience for me. They were supportive, professional, and helped me secure a role at Paddock Secondary School where I've now successfully moved into a permanent position.

I really enjoyed my experience working for Zen Educate. The staff are so lovely and friendly and they are always willing to help! Matilda was such a joy to talk to she was very friendly, chatty and extremely helpful she helped me a lot with the whole process of my DBS and helped much more after. Shannon was very helpful and kind I unfortunately didn't get to speak to Shannon much but when I did she was lovely she also helped me a lot with any questions I had. Charlie was also very helpful, chatty and kind he would help me a lot with the navigation/time to the school. all three always made sure to ask how I am Overall the staff I have spoken to have been amazing they are very dedicated to helping you in the best way they can. The application process took awhile as the DBS takes some time to come back however it is all definitely worth it. My interview was one of the best! Matilda was the person who did my interview and she made me feel so much calmer and she chatted to me which made me feel a lot better for the interview. The only issue I had was I was not getting called into work as often so some weeks I wouldn't work at all for a long period of time, however I do understand that the agency is a zero hour contract. Overall my experience working for Zen Educate has been amazing and the Staff have helped through every step and supported me they are very supportive and extremely kind!

Reply from Zen Educate, Reply from Zen Educate 12 May

Hey Layla, thank you so much for sharing such a detailed review!

It's absolutely lovely to hear how Matilda, Shannon, and Charlie supported you. It's great that the team was able to help you navigate everything from the DBS process to finding your way to school on those early mornings. We're thrilled to have you as part of the Zen community.

Regarding the quiet weeks you mentioned: because school demand can shift quickly, the best way to keep the bookings coming is to double-check your preferences in the Zen Educate app. Since jobs often pop up and are snapped up quickly, ensuring your availability, travel distance, and role types are 100% accurate helps our system match you with the right schools the moment they need help.

We're looking forward to a long and successful partnership with you.

All the best,
Zen Educate

A rewarding and insightful experience, supporting SEN pupils at Grey Court Campus

Today at Strathmore School, Grey Court Campus was both a challenging and rewarding experience. Supporting children within the SEN setting required patience, adaptability, and understanding, as every pupil had different needs and ways of learning. Despite the challenges, it was incredibly fulfilling to see the positive impact of the support provided, especially when the pupils allocated to me were able to complete their tasks successfully and grow in confidence throughout the day.
One of the most interesting aspects of the experience was learning how small actions such as encouragement, gentle guidance, and positive reinforcement can significantly influence a child's engagement and progress. It was rewarding to help pupils develop independence by nudging them to take the lead in their work while also redirecting and supporting them whenever they struggled or became distracted.
The teachers and staff at the school were highly cooperative, supportive, and approachable. They provided valuable guidance on how to effectively manage challenging situations and communicate with pupils in a calm and constructive manner. Their experience and willingness to help created a positive learning environment for both the children and support staff.
I am also extremely grateful to the company for the training provided prior to the placement. The training gave me a better understanding of how to support children with additional needs, how to encourage positive behaviour, and how to respond appropriately in different situations. Overall, the experience was insightful, impactful, and has strengthened my passion for working within SEN education.

Reply from Zen Educate, Reply from Zen Educate 12 May

Hey Anthony, thank you so much for such a thoughtful and insightful review.

It is incredibly rewarding to hear about your day at Strathmore School. Supporting pupils in an SEN setting requires exactly the kind of patience and adaptability you described, and it's wonderful to know that you saw such a positive impact from your encouragement and gentle guidance. Watching a pupil grow in confidence and independence is exactly why we do what we do!

We're also so glad to hear that our pre-placement training gave you the tools and confidence you needed to thrive. We aim to ensure all our staff feel supported before they even step into the classroom, so knowing that the free training we provide hit the mark for you is fantastic.

It sounds like you have a real passion for SEN education, and we are so proud to have you representing Zen Educate. We're looking forward to a long-term partnership and supporting you as you continue to make a difference in schools!

All the best,
Zen Educate

Lovely and welcoming. All staff very professional and friendly. Lovely placement

Excellent agency to work with/for.
App use allows for easy communication around availability, work offered, accepted and income to expect.
Would recommend.

I had a great time working at kisharon school today, I enjoyed being involved in music, dancing, and storytelling activities like Beauty and the Beast, which made learning fun and engaging for the children.

I have had a very positive experience with Zen Educate. I really appreciate that everything is done digitally, which makes the whole process simple, efficient, and easy to manage.

I especially love the app. It is practical, modern, and very easy to navigate and use, which makes finding and managing work straightforward. Other agencies could really benefit from adopting a similar approach.

What stands out the most is how supportive the consultants are. They genuinely care, take the time to listen, and make sure that I feel valued and supported.

Working with Zen has been an absolutely

Working with Zen has been an absolutely great experience, with all of the staff being nothing but lovely and the flexibility is great. I'd absolutely recommend to anyone looking for fulfilling agency work that is fairly paid. Thanks so much, especially to Hollie, Jack and Lee!

Lovely environment friendly and

Lovely environment friendly and positive staff great experience

A great overall onboarding experience and general care for their teachers.

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