Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

SEN Teaching Assistant Wandsworth, South West London £90 - £100 PAYE per day, depending on experience Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4pm ASAP start Do you have a drive to support children and young people with special educational needs? Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEN support? I am working with a lovely SEN school in Wandsworth, which provides creative education to children who have been diagnosed with Autism/ASC, complex needs, VI, HI, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking practical and clinical experience in special needs education. SEN Teaching Assistant requirements Passion for working with young people who require additional support in order to access education and social development Ideally, previous experience (formal or informal) supporting children with autism or other special educational needs. Health and Social Care desirable A proactive and positive individual who is always striving to meet children's learning needs. Ability to build rapport with children Willingness to learn and partake in any additional training Strong behaviour management skills, ability to de-escalate situations and give strong direction A good sense of humour and an optimistic outlook What you can expect as a SEN Teaching Assistant You will be expected to communicate with families, social workers and therapy teams. You will be responsible for leading play-based activities, developing social skills and building confidence. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your role will be to support a child with special educational needs. However, the role will vary from day to day; you will be expected to use your initiative and respond calmly in challenging situations. For aspiring Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, SALTs, Counsellors, and Social Workers, these positions will offer relevant and vital experience for your chosen career path. Continued Professional Development—SEND schools and APs continually train their staff to help them support their children's needs. You will become an expert in your field. You will have an opportunity to make a huge social impact. As a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant, you would change the path of a child's life. Pay We understand that pay is extremely important and it must be clear and simple! For that reason, we have chosen to pay our staff via PAYE only. Quoted rates are gross pay, and your pay will never involve the employer's NI deductions or admin fees. Just as roles vary, so will the remuneration, depending on the role requirements and your experience. You will often see these roles advertised as daily rates. Please note that we pay PAYE only, and rates will vary from £80-100 per day, depending on the role and your experience. Again, we are happy to help you with any rates queries, just ask us! Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to heeji@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 5 working days, you have been unsuccessful in 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, which is in line with the new GDPR requirements.

Maths Teacher Wandsworth, South West London Will consider unqualified teachers with Maths teaching experience January 2025 Start We are looking for a Maths Teacher for a specialist SEN school based in Wandsworth, South West London. The school caters for students with Autism/ASC, ADHD, and associated learning difficulties. Since covid-19 pandemic, there many students with mental health needs, including anxieties, depression, and self-harming traits. the schools provide therapeutic education where children feel safe and happy. This role is open to both qualified teachers and unqualified teachers who have experience teaching maths. Maths Teacher Therapeutic teaching approach Experience in teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies Positive role model to support communication, with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach Experience with Autism, ADHD, and mental health needs Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students Experience in working with disengaged teenagers is essential. Why work with us? We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities. Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively. Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews. Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position. If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing heeji@psinclusion.co.uk

SEMH English Teacher - Guildford, Surrey ASAP or January 2025 Start MPS Fringe, £33,075 - £45,037 SEMH specialist school We are looking for an English Teacher for a specialist SEMH school based in Guildford. The school caters for students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Autism, ADHD, and associated learning difficulties. We support Education providers that educate children and young people who for many reasons cannot access any other formal educational settings – these are the most vulnerable, at risk and hard to reach in our community. Understanding their SEMH needs must be met before any academic development can happen. Understanding their SEMH needs is essential in these roles and we are seeking individuals who can make a positive impact. What We Are looking for Therapeutic teaching approach Experience in teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies Positive role model to support communication, with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach Experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication, and teaching background Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students Experience in working with disengaged teenagers is essential. What you can expect from this role To teach in a setting with a likeminded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people Excellent facilities in a brand new fit-for-purpose school building Experience working in specialist therapeutic settings. Working with Multidisciplinary therapy teams Extensive specialist training from SEMH Specialists SEMH English Teacher Requirements Although this particular role requires QTS/QTLS, we want to hear from all teachers, regardless of their qualifications! The passion to teach and inspire young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development. A nurturing, patient, empathetic and holistic approach Although experience teaching in SEMH specialist settings is beneficial I would also love to hear from individuals who are interested in taking their first steps into SEND settings. Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response 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 the new GDPR requirements.

Behaviour Mentors – South West London - Up to £110 per day PAYE I am actively seeking engaging and passionate Behaviour Mentors for schools that provide education to children who are unable to be educated in a mainstream school due to Autism Spectrum Condition and behavioural difficulties. I am looking to speak to professional and committed Behaviour Mentors to work in a variety of settings in South West London. Even if your experience is informal/voluntary, I want to hear from you! The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex behaviour challenges and ASC. Behaviour Mentor requirements: Experience working with young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication Learning Mentor/ Youth Worker experience Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships A passion for working with SEN is essential What you can expect as a Behaviour Mentor: Excellent experience and training for aspiring Teachers, Pastoral workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, and Social Workers The opportunity to make a huge social impact as a Behaviour Mentor, you could change the path of someone’s life! Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to heeji@psinclusion.co.uk 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 the new GDPR requirements.