Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Full-Time, ASAP Thurrock Permanent position Hours - 8.30am - 15:30pm Are you a Learning Support Assistant or a dynamic graduate looking to take your first steps into the special educational needs? Are you an aspiring psychologist or teacher? Are you looking to gain more experience? Are you interested in working with children and young people with speech, language & communication needs? If your answer is yes, this will be an excellent opportunity for your next step! We are currently working in partnership with a fantastic SEN school located in the heart of Thurrock. The school is looking for a number of Learning Support Assistants to join their friendly and supportive team. The school provides holistic and therapeutic education to pupils with Speech, Language & Communication needs (SLCN) needs and other additional needs such as Autism/ASC/ASD. The role involves: Supporting primary & secondary children as well as assisting the class teacher & therapists Help to maintain the learning environment & assist with administration Assisting with 1:1 or group support as needed Whole class support in lessons As a Learning Support Assistant you will have: Confidence, enthusiasm & a passion for learning Experience working with children with SEN, particularly ASC Ability to promote & sustain a nurturing environment Ability to support & attend residential school trips as required This is an excellent opportunity for those aspiring SEND Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Youth Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellor, and Social Workers. What you can expect from the school: A supportive working environment which provides an opportunity to work in conjunction with & gain experience from a miriad of professions such as occupational therapists & art therapists for example Continuing professional development Competitive salary & generous staff benefits Excellent transport links Free staff lunches one day a week Free refreshments provided in staff room UK healthcare cash plan to help cover "day to day" healthcare expenditure Opportunity for teacher & therapist training A computer & cycle to work scheme Employee well-being programme Interested in hearing more? Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical, people-focused recruitment consultancy, completely dedicated to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert! If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Location: Harlow Contract: Full-time (5 Days per Week) Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with complex needs? We are looking for a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic team at a special school with multiple sites across Harlow. About Us Our school provides a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (verbal and non-verbal), physical disabilities, behavioural challenges, and other complex learning difficulties. We are dedicated to offering a high standard of care and education tailored to each individual, empowering them to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with complex needs, including autism and physical disabilities. Assist students with both verbal and non-verbal communication needs. Support students with personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. Help manage behavioural challenges in a calm and proactive manner, in line with the school's policies. Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure each child receives the appropriate care and education. Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Requirements Previous experience working with children or young adults with complex needs, including autism, physical disabilities, and behavioural challenges. A strong understanding of supporting students with both verbal and non-verbal communication. Willingness to carry out personal care duties, ensuring a dignified approach. A patient, empathetic, and flexible attitude. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with other professionals, staff, and parents. Commitment to working 5 days per week. Why Join Us? Be part of a caring and supportive school community. Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. A rewarding role that makes a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs. If you have the passion and experience to support children with complex needs and want to be part of an exceptional team, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply to this advert or send your CV to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk

Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant - Secondary ASD School Location: Chelmsford Experience: Beneficial but not essential Pay rate: £90 - £100 per day PAYE Contract: Temp - perm SEN Learning Support Assistant Role Parker Smith Inclusion are looking for passionate, dedicated, and reliable Learning Support Assistants to join our team and work in a secondary Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Chelmsford. This is an exciting role to help support transformational change at an incredibly rewarding level with children of all ages. Requirements: To be successful in this role, you must have positive and engaging approach which is focused on being a highly motivated. Experience in the SEND sector is beneficial but not essential. The most important thing is being willing to learn, having a natural understanding of individual needs and a genuine passion to help children with needs grow their learning and support their development. If you want a career with purpose, this is your chance! The successful applicant will hold responsibility for understanding and following care plans, attending and participating in reviews, liaising with parents and/or carers, contributing to multi-disciplinary teams as required, and report writing as necessary. Benefits: This career provides invaluable job satisfaction and is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the children and young people and the wider school community, as well as career progression potential. Interested? If you would like to join our team of dedicated, committed, and enthusiastic SEN professionals, then please apply by responding to this advert! If you are not contacted within 5 working days unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us if you have any questions about your career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All candidates must be willing to undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will support you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion

SEMH Learning Support Assistant £85-110 Per Day PAYE Location-Harlow Essex Are you an empathetic person who Is passionate about SEND? Would you like to make a difference every day to children’s lives? Do you thrive by being challenged? I am working with a wonderful SEND school that are looking for a SEMH Learning Support Assistant, their focus is on nurturing their children to help them become confident adults. This school has big plans for growth in the next few years and it would be an amazing opportunity to grow with them. They have a small community of students and staff which feels like a real family environment. This setting is part of a highly respected, Multi Academy Trust rated Outstanding by Ofsted, their ethos is every young person should have the opportunity to the best possible chance at an education. What they are looking for in a SEMH Teaching Assistant- Experience of working with young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Resilience and able to work well in challenging situations If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert or by emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk