1:1 Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the SEND sector? Do you possess the dedication and empathy to support these students in their educational journey? If so, you're in the right place.

We understand the vital role that SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants play in the inclusive education system. That's why we're dedicated to connecting talented individuals like you with rewarding opportunities in the field of Special Education.

Our honest approach means that all of the jobs you will see advertised will be real vacancies. There are some jobs we are consistently recruiting for and you will see these appear alongside our live vacancies. If you can't find the job you are looking for advertised here, please email us at hello@psinclusion.co.uk or call us on 0203 011 4848

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SEMH Lead Primary Teacher

Ealing
North West London
MPS and TLR
Primary Lead Teacher - SEMH - Middle Leader TLR Temp - Perm SEMH - North West London If you looking for a new challenge teaching students within a therapeutic SEMH setting What are the school looking for; Therapeutic teaching approach Middle leader experience Social Emotional Mental Health experience Experience of 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 teaching background Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students Experience of working with challenging behaviour What you can expect from this SEMH Primary Lead Teacher role To teach in a setting with a likeminded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people Working with Multidisciplinary therapy teams Working with disengaged young people Extensive specialist training from SEMH Specialists Gaining experience with a variety of SEND Lead SEMH Primary Teacher requirements The passion to teach and inspire young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development. QTS or QTLS Experience working with disengaged students who have additional needs either in mainstream or SEND settings 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.

Secondary School SEN Teaching Assistant

Waltham Forest
North East London
Up to £95 per day
Secondary School SEN Teaching Assistant: £450 Per Week PAYE / £90 Per Day PAYE London Borough of Waltham Forest I am now working with a fantastic school in the London Borough of Waltham Forest . They are looking for supportive and positive Teaching assistants to join their wonderful team. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced or new Teaching Assistants to join a Mainstream Secondary School working to have a hugely positive effect on the lives of pupils with Autism and Special Educational Needs. What you can expect: The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and supportive team. The opportunity to work on a 1:1 basis to support individual pupils with additional needs. Great work/life balance due to school hours and the school holidays! Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. A creative environment, with a real focus on art and creativity. The ideal candidate may have: Previous experience working as a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant within a Secondary School would be highly valued; but training will be given to those with passion to kickstart their career! Previous experience working with Autism and other special educational needs. A friendly and positive outlook with a resilient personality. Interested in hearing about more roles like this across London? Send an email to Rhys@psinclusion.co.uk or upload your CV to the Parker Smith Inclusion website.

Teaching Assistant - Morden

Merton
South West London
£90 - £100 PAYE, Weekly Payment
Teaching Assistant Morden, South West London Full-Time (Mondays 8:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am - 3:45pm, Fridays 8:30am - 3:30pm) Salary: £90 - £100 PAYE per day, Weekly Payment ASAP Start I am currently working in partnership with a prestigious SEN school located in Merton, South West London. The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team. This position is full-time (term-time only) and ASAP start. Highlights: Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4pm Merton, South West London ‘Outstanding’ special school for pupils aged between 3 and 19 Providing fun and stimulating sensory-related activities Utilising creative arts into their curricula, such as music, arts, drama, and dance Promoting pupils’ wellbeing ASAP start £90 - £100 PAYE; weekly payment Opportunities to become a permanent staff Ideal Teaching Assistant Graduates who studied either Psychology, Criminology, Education Studies or Creative Arts are welcome to apply! Has experience working with children and young people with special needs Has personal interests in supporting children and young people with special needs A positive, proactive, and patient individual who has a can-do attitude and is willing to learn A team player and has great communication skills Being able to build good working relationships with students and staff Teaching Assistant's Main Responsibilities Supporting children with Autism/ASC, complex needs, and Severe to Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD) Assisting the class teacher with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities, as well as monitoring and assessing children’s achievement and progress Actively involved in a wide range of activities, promoting the physical, cognitive, cultural, social, and emotional well-being of the pupils Actively interacting with children through play-based and sensory-related activities Some of our students are non-verbal and with such a wide range of learning difficulties. Students are supported by a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Art Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists. Some students may also have physical disabilities and are wheelchair users. Being able to use Makaton (sign language) or PECs is ideal. Personal care (feeding and toileting) and hydrotherapy are required as part of the job. Teaching Assistant | SEN Jobs | Education Jobs | ASAP Start | Merton, South West London If you are interested in this role, please apply or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Autism Specialism Teaching Assistant

All
South West London
£85 - £100 PAYE Per day - Weekly Payment - Full Time (term time only)
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Autism Specialism Teaching Assistant £85 - £100 PAYE Per Day; Weekly Payment Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4pm A beautiful and supportive SEN school in Kingston, South West London ASAP Start I work with an excellent special needs school in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. I am looking for a passionate and dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to start long-term and permanent roles as soon as possible! This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to gain practical and clinical experience working with primary or secondary-aged students, 1:1 and in group settings. What you can expect as a Graduate Teaching Assistant Your role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant will be to support students 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 a relevant and vital experience for your chosen career path Continued Professional Development – This school has 5x more CPD than their surrounding schools You will have an opportunity as a Graduate Teaching Assistant to make a huge social impact as a specialist Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant. A long-term contract with an opportunity to transition into a permanent contract To work in a highly reputable special needs school in South West London Graduate Teaching Assistant requirements Educated to degree level Passion for working with young people who require additional support to access education and social development Ideally, previous experience (formal or informal) supporting children with autism or other special educational needs A proactive, positive individual who always strives to meet children's learning needs. Ability to build rapport with children If you are interested in this Graduate Teaching Assistant position, please apply below or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.

Deputy Headteacher - January 2025 - Brand New School

All
Essex
Up to 68k
Deputy Headteacher SEMH School Chelmsford Opening January 2025 Have you got experience as a Deputy Headteacher? Do you have experience as a senior leader in a specialist setting, or are you an Assistant Headteacher looking for your next career move? We seek to appoint an ambitious Deputy Headteacher to work within a brand-new specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health Primary and Secondary school in the Chelmsford. The school is a SEMH school for young people aged 7-16 who have experienced various issues in their previous educational settings, and all have an Education and Health Care Plan to support the delivery of meeting their needs. The class sizes are very small and focus on the individual needs of students who have often experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. The Deputy Headteacher must be committed to improving the life chances of the children by allowing each child to leave the school with a successful transition to adulthood. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who can: Work alongside other Senior Leaders on developing the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning to ensure each child realises their potential. Monitor pupil progress to ensure successful outcomes. Be the senior leader with specific responsibility for behaviour and personal development. Be a positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach. Ensuring a creative and rich curriculum both within and outside the classroom. Interested in hearing more about Deputy Headteacher opportunities. If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by the response to this advert! If you are not contacted within five working days, unfortunately, 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, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - South West London

All
South West London
£90 - £100 PAYE, Weekly Payment
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Merton, South West London Full-Time (Mondays 8:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am - 3:45pm, Fridays 8:30am - 3:30pm) Salary: £90 - £100 PAYE per day, Weekly Payment ASAP Start I am currently working in partnership with a prestigious SEN school located in Merton, South West London. The school is looking for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team. This position is full-time (term-time only) and ASAP start. Highlights: Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4pm Merton, South West London ‘Outstanding’ special school for pupils aged between 3 and 19 Providing fun and stimulating sensory-related activities Utilising creative arts into their curricula, such as music, arts, drama, and dance Promoting pupils’ wellbeing ASAP start £90 - £100 PAYE; weekly payment Opportunities to become a permanent staff Ideal Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Graduates who studied either Psychology, Criminology, Education Studies or Creative Arts are welcome to apply! Has experience working with children and young people with special needs Has personal interests in supporting children and young people with special needs A positive, proactive, and patient individual who has a can-do attitude and is willing to learn A team player and has great communication skills Being able to build good working relationships with students and staff Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant's Main Responsibilities Supporting children with Autism/ASC, complex needs, and Severe to Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD) Assisting the class teacher with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities, as well as monitoring and assessing children’s achievement and progress Actively involved in a wide range of activities, promoting the physical, cognitive, cultural, social, and emotional well-being of the pupils Actively interacting with children through play-based and sensory-related activities Some of our students are non-verbal and with such a wide range of learning difficulties. Students are supported by a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Art Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists. Some students may also have physical disabilities and are wheelchair users. Being able to use Makaton (sign language) or PECs is ideal. Personal Care (feeding and toileting) and hydrotherapy are required as this is a part of the job. Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant | SEN Jobs | Education Jobs | ASAP Start | Merton, South West London If you are interested in the Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role, please apply or contact Heeji Moon @ Parker Smith Inclusion.

Behaviour Mentors - SouthWest London

Wandsworth
South West London
£90 - £110 PAYE per day, depending on experience
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.

English Teacher

Wandsworth
South West London
M1 - M6 Inner London, £188.44 to £244.44 PAYE Per Day, Temp to Permanent
English Teacher – Autism Specialist School - London Borough of Wandsworth - September £36,745 - £47,666 (M1 to M6 Inner London) - £188,44 - £244.44 PAYE Per Day Long-term to permanent contract Are you an experienced and qualified teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Are you able to teach English to GCSE or functional skills English? Is the opportunity to make a genuine social impact what you have been waiting for? Are you a mainstream English Teacher looking for an opportunity to transition into a SEN school? I am interested in speaking to qualified English Teachers in South West London who have a passion for working with vulnerable children with Autism / ASC and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). This is a long-term to permanent position starting in September. This is an Autism specialist school, and they very supportive and care about everyone's wellbeing. Teachers from mainstream backgrounds looking to transition to SEN settings, specifically Autism and behaviour settings, are encouraged to apply! English Teacher £188.44 to £244.44 PAYE per day (£36,745 - £47,666, M1 to M6) Location: Wandsworth, South West London SEN school for Autism/ASC, ADHD, and specific learning difficulties Role to start in September The ability to engage children with SEN is essential On-site parking About the Role of English Teacher As an English Teacher based in this highly complex setting, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons for small groups of 4 to 6 children. Working as an English Teacher requires a holistic approach, focusing on the whole child, academic development is only possible when you address the primary need first. You will work with the school's multidisciplinary therapy team, helping students find ways to do the things they need and want to do. This opportunity will suit a teacher who has a passion and natural ability to engage pupils with Autism and behavioural challenges and those with a strong classroom presence. You will engage the children and young people within the school in innovative, therapeutic, and meaningful activities, supporting them in learning to help them reach their full potential. The school values pupil progress, and it is a positive and safe learning environment where staff morale is high. Requirements for English Teacher Must have QTS or QTLS Must have relevant PGCE or Teaching Degree Have experience teaching English (please note this refers to English literacy & language - not EFL, ESOL or EAL teaching) Have experience teaching children with Autism/ASC, ADHD, and associated learning difficulties Have strong behaviour management skills If you are interested in this English Teacher position, please apply below!