SEMH Teaching Assistant

PRU Support- Construction Redbridge ASAP Start Can you be a role model to young people with SEMH? Do you have construction experience? We are looking for support staff to work with KS4 students within a PRU, this will be a class-based role supporting the behaviour of the learners. Their is a purpose built construction classroom that consists of a small group of students with behavioural needs, so they are looking for a strong role model. Requirements ● Experience working with young people with SEND and/or Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication ● Secondary Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor / Youth Worker experience ● Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships ● A passion for working with SEND is essential ● 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 Secondary Teaching Assistant, you could change the path of someone’s life! 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

Hair and Beauty Instructor (BTEC Level 2) Location: London Borough of Redbridge Are you an experienced Hairdresser with a passion for passing on your knowledge? I am working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in the London Borough of Redbridge, which is seeking a dedicated Hair and Beauty Instructor. This a brand new purpose built Hair & Beauty Salon and you will be able to be a part of something new within this school which is a great opportunity for someone proactive and ready to make a difference. They cater to students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs who are unable to attend mainstream education. Your role will involve teaching and guiding these students through their BTEC Level 2 Hair and Beauty qualification, helping them develop essential vocational skills and personal growth. About the Role: As a Hair and Beauty Tutor in this specialist PRU, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and practical lessons to students with complex emotional and behavioural challenges. You will work closely with other staff members to support the students' academic and social development, providing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages positive learning. Key Responsibilities: Deliver BTEC Level 2 Hair and Beauty lessons tailored to meet the needs of students with SEMH difficulties. Provide practical and theoretical instruction, assessing student progress and ensuring they meet the BTEC course requirements. Work collaboratively with the wider SEMH team, helping to create a supportive, calm, and structured learning environment. Use your skills and knowledge to motivate and inspire students, helping them develop vocational skills while also supporting their emotional and behavioural development. Understand and manage challenging behaviour, using strategies to engage students effectively. What We Are Looking For: Experience teaching Hair and Beauty, ideally with BTEC Level 2 or similar vocational qualifications. A relevant Hair and Beauty qualification (a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential). Experience working with students with SEMH needs, or in a similar setting such as a PRU, would be advantageous. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with students. A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to teaching students with behavioural and emotional challenges. A passion for supporting vulnerable young people and helping them succeed both personally and academically. What You Can Expect: A rewarding and challenging role working within a specialist PRU setting. The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students with SEMH needs. A highly supportive team and access to ongoing professional development. Competitive salary paid to scale, for both qualified and unqualified teachers. The chance to contribute to the positive outcomes of young people who need a fresh start and positive guidance. If you are ready for a role where you can combine your passion for Hair and Beauty with a desire to support and inspire students with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to faye@psinclusion.co.uk, or apply directly through this advert.

Are you a strong and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a fantastic secondary school for children with SEMH needs? Do you have experience working with in a PRU or similar setting? Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, we are working with an inspiring SEMH Secondary School in the London Borough of Greenwich. They are looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants to make a difference to these students lives by acting as a positive role model. This role will be working 1:1 with a student with challenging behaviour who needs your support. Requirements of a SEMH Teaching Assistant Experience with challenging behaviour – this role would really suit someone who has worked in a PRU or SEMH school, has worked as a Pastoral Officer in a school, or has experience with challenging behaviour as a Youth Worker. Experience working to support pupils with physically and emotionally challenging behaviour A resilient personality and an ability to build rapport quickly with staff and students. De-escalation training would be a bonus for this role, however, the school do also provide their own specialised de-escalation training An interest in mental health and seeing behaviour as a form of communication is essential for this role Why work with us? We have over 300 5* Google reviews, please check them out! We are an Ethical consultancy that always put people first We specialise in SEND and we are all passionate about Inclusivity We choose PAYE not an Umbrella company We go above and beyond to make sure we are with you every step of the way on your journey to your future dream role If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch

North London Outreach Therapeutic Mentor £110 per day PAYE Long Term Are you ready for a unique new challenge? We here at Parker Smith Inclusion are privileged to be working with an inspiring educational organisation that works across London. They have a no exclusion policy and support the hardest to reach, high risk and most vulnerable young people. This role is supporting young people who may have been out of formal education for several years and are unable at this time to cope with learning in a classroom. These young people may have an ASC and/or SEMH diagnosis, alongside complex additional needs. They may be at considerable risk of exploitation or been exposed to extreme violence and abuse in their homes. They need someone to help. Could this be you? They are looking for resilient and compassionate Outreach Therapeutic Mentors, your role will be supporting an extremely vulnerable young person on a 1:1 basis out in the community, maybe within their home or a local library, with the intent of helping them eventually over time become ready to be able to go into a specialist school setting and learn alongside their peers. This process starts with building a bond between you, most of these students will have gone through ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and will have indicators of PTSD, trust needs to be earned over time. Once the trust is there you will be therapeutically supporting them with fully bespoke plans that suit their needs. This organisation has a high success rate in that young people are eventually are back in full time education or employment, and on top of that thriving, able to regulate their emotions and begin to process their trauma. An example of this is a young person with previous low school attendance, multiple exclusions, PTSD, and extremely aggressive behaviour. After being assigned a specialist mentor and working together, this young person has now transitioned to a specialist school, has a 93% attendance record, is part of restorative groups helping him to process his trauma and is thriving with a bespoke curriculum. You can also be a part of someone’s success story, this really is an incredible and unique opportunity for someone who really does want to change lives Benefits and requirements- Being away from a classroom setting and being able to be creative in your support strategies Being a part of the journey of the most vulnerable, complex young people, from being unable to access any education to then thriving, all with your help! Lunch and travel expenses (during working hours) reimbursed Empathy, and experience with supporting young people with SEMH is essential You will travel to Barking on Friday for CPD or meetings You must be available full time 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday Someone who is confident in managing dysregulated behaviour and fully understanding why this behaviour occurs Trauma informed and passionate about Therapeutic support Please get in touch if this advert inspires you and be a part of changing a young person's life