Zen Educate

Zen Educate is a specialist staffing provider dedicated to delivering high-caliber SEN educators and support staff to schools across London. Partnered with over 700 London schools, we specialise in matching special schools, alternative provisions, and mainstream SEN departments with vetted, high-quality teaching and support talent. Approved on the GCA framework for both Lot 1 and Lot 2, and certified as a B Corp, we provide fully compliant, fast and reliable recruitment tailored to complex learning environments.

 Our approach goes beyond recruitment. With an ethos of “we care more,” Zen Educate is committed to ensuring that the educators we place are supported with the knowledge and understanding needed to work effectively with children and young people with SEND.

Our specialist SEND and inclusion training, developed and delivered by Lisa May Thornley, SEND & Safeguarding Advisor and Educator Training Specialist, draws on more than 25 years of experience across education, SEND, safeguarding and inclusion. Training covers areas including neurodiversity, communication and SLCN, executive function, ADHD, SEMH, sensory needs, trauma informed and relational practice, behaviour as communication, co-regulation, EBSA, PDA and reasonable adjustments, equipping educators with practical strategies to reduce barriers and support children to thrive.

Visit the Zen Educate stand at the TES SEND Show London to discover how we can support your SEN staffing needs with exceptional candidates, specialist expertise and a genuine commitment to inclusion.