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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HLTA

Redbridge
North East London
£120-140 per day PAYE
Secondary Pupil Referral Unit HLTA Immediate Start £120-140 per day PAYE Are you looking for a new challenge, have you ever considered working within a PRU? PRU's are specialist provisions that provide education for students who are unable to access mainstream settings, they have a dedicated team that focus on the unique needs of each child, providing tailored lessons that help them succeed. PRU's are not just a place for students to be educated but also feel nurtured and safe. The students may feel let down by the education system and as the trust builds so does the chance for progression in learning. PRU's prioritise emotional well-being, offering a safe space for students to grow, learn, and build confidence. The smaller class sizes allow for strong meaningful relationships to develop between students and staff , and allow for all students to feel heard and supported. PRU's provide a bespoke curriculum catering to each students needs, this helps to engage students and encourage them to develop a love for learning. PRU's understand behaviour and focus on not just managing the behaviour but understanding why it occurs. Using a therapeutic and trauma informed approach, and helping student to re-regulate and discuss the frustrations they are feeling without judgement. If a PRU feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities in alternative settings, please contact me on 02030114848 and ask to speak to Faye, or email me on faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can discuss how I can help you.

Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher

Epping Forest
Essex
Up to UPS
Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher Up to £47500 per year ASAP Start Epping Forest SLCN specialist Are you looking for a different and unique teaching role where you can fulfill your love of the outdoors? Are you an animal lover who is at peace in nature? If this sounds like you please read on and apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity About the Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher role Secondary class Bespoke learning curriculum focused on outdoor learning Less academic focus more practical curriculum Highly therapeutic SCERTS framework The SEN school This is a multisite special school catering to children and young people with a wide cohort of needs including young people with complex social communicational difficulties. Although your base will be at one of the sites, the role will involve travel and work at various outdoor venues which is perfect for any teachers who are seeking a role with variety. Interested in this Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher role? If you are reading this SEN Teacher advert and wondering whether to apply, please do! Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical SEND specialist organisation, read our 5* google reviews and get to know us, like we get to know you! We are here to offer you expert guidance and if this school isn’t right for you, we will tell you and inform you of ones that are **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**

Learning Support Assistant

Epping Forest
Essex
Temp to perm
Role: Learning Support Assistant Location: Harlow Salary: £85 – £95 PAYE Start: Immediate Type of School: ASD, PMLD/SLD, SEMH, and associated conditions Are you experienced in SEN or looking to start a new career? Do you have a passion for supporting SEN students? I am seeking a proactive and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join a brilliant complex needs school in Harlow. The school caters for Early Years – Sixth Form with severe, moderate and complex needs including autism and sensory impairment. All pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential and to develop academically, emotionally, socially and physically. The school offers a flexible approach to learning as well teaching the skills to allow pupils to grow into resilient, confident adults who are able to achieve their individual best and participate in the wider community. What’s in it for me? The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives A welcoming and inclusive team with excellent progression routes and teacher training pathways Amazing facilities and large outdoor spaces Staff menu at a reduced rate On-site car parking Working hours of 8am – 3:45pm The ideal Learning Support Assistant The ideal Learning Support Assistant is proactive, flexible and resilient Every day is different, therefore the ability to work in different environments with different classes is crucial Ability to work with complex needs and handle challenging/frustration behaviour Can go above and beyond to change the lives of young people, whilst building and maintaining excellent relationships with pupils and staff 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! Applying on our company website, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to harry@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.

1:1 Teaching Assistant - SEN - Thurrock

Thurrock
Essex
PAYE ONLY
1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEN - Thurrock £80 - £95 Per Day – PAYE only! Are you driven to make a positive change to children’s development? Have you worked with SEN children before? Do you feel the reward and satisfaction of helping a child with SEN achieve? If yes is the answer to the above questions we are looking for someone like you to work as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in a primary school with high levels of SEN. Becoming a 1:1 Teaching Assistant will require you to work both inside and outside the classroom with the child for the full academic year with their Emotional and Learning development. The child you will be supporting requires someone with the following attributes: Emotional resilience with a positive mindset. Team player who can build rapport with children, staff and parents. Wants to improve own skill set by learning new specialist skills. Determination to improve the child’s social, emotional and mental health development. The school The school is a Primary School in the heart of Thurrock. The school strongly believes in the wellbeing of both the staff and students alike. It is a mainstream school with a mid in take of SEN children. Interested in hearing more about 1:1 Teaching Assistants roles? 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 Harry@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 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.

SEN Teacher

Southend
Essex
ASAP Start
Special Educational Needs Teacher – Immediate start - Southend – SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)/ PMLD (Profound Learning Difficulties) Are you an experienced and qualified Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Have you always had a passion and talent for teaching children with additional needs? I am actively recruiting creative and engaging teachers for a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school in Southend. I am looking for a teacher who is passionate about working with SEND. Brief overview: SEND/SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)/ PMLD (Profound Learning Difficulties) Teacher pay scale Location: East London SEND school: Pupils have profound, multiple and severe learning, health and care needs. April Start Date The ability to engage children with SEND is essential About the role of Special Educational Needs Teacher: As a Special Educational Needs Teacher based in this East London SEND school, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons for small classes of children with profound, multiple and severe learning, health and care needs. Working as a Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will understand that academic development is only possible when you address the primary need first. You will work with the school's multidisciplinary therapy team to ensure the best holistic development possible. These opportunities will suit teachers with a passion and natural ability to engage children with SEND diagnoses. You can create interactive, therapeutic, and meaningful lessons, helping children reach their full potential. Requirements for Special Educational Needs Teacher: To work as a Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will ideally hold QTS or QTLS or have relevant experience as a teacher. Solid experience working with vulnerable children is beneficial, but we want to hear from ALL teachers. If you are interested in a teaching approach that is holistic and therapeutic but doesn't necessarily have this experience yet, please still enquire. The school Based in East London, the school is close to public transport links and offers parking for those driving. The school staff are a happy and vibrant team; they love what they do and love the fact that no two days are the same! Excellent training is available for teachers coming to this school with no SEND school experience. As long as you are an open-minded individual who embraces challenges and is looking for an opportunity to contribute significantly to the lives of pupils with individual needs, this could be your opportunity to make a real difference! Are you interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch with us! You can apply by response to this advert! Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within five working days. 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 consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new G.D.P.R. requirements. Special Educational Needs Teacher – Immediate start - Southend – PMLD/SLD

Learning support assistant - Complex needs school

Harlow
Essex
ASAP Start
Parker Smith is partnering with a well-established SEN school in Harlow, and we're looking for a passionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dedicated team. Location: Harlow Salary: £85-£95 PAYE, term time only About the Role: As an LSA, you'll play a crucial role in supporting students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, Non-verbal, challenging behavior and more. Empowering them to succeed academically and socially. You'll provide individualised support, assist with classroom activities, and help create an inclusive learning environment. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers competitive pay rates and professional development within a supportive school community. Requirements: Previous experience supporting students with diverse needs preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff. Benefits: Competitive pay rates, reflecting experience and qualifications. Opportunities for career advancement and skill development. Supportive school community committed to student welfare and success. Join Parker Smith in Harlow and make a difference in the lives of students. Apply now!

Residential Care Officer

Chelmsford
Essex
Perm opportunity
Primary SEMH school Residential Care Officer Full time - Term Time only Split days of 7:30am – 9:30am, 2:30pm – 21:00pm Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, We are working with a fantastic SEMH school who are seeking a Residential Care Officer to support their children, they all have educational statements and need your help to encourage and help them to achieve their full potential. This school is a residential setting and has been taken over by a well-regarded Trust. They are looking for a nurturing individual to join their team of fantastic staff who work together to create a family feel; with their small class sizes and shared mealtimes, I know you will agree with us that they are exceeding expectations, and the school does feel like a family. Does this sound like somewhere you would love to work as a Residential Care Officer Working with individual students to develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills Being responsible for the safety of the children, making sure they have a secure but stimulating setting where they can be involved in not only education but also leisure activities Counsel the students in personal and social skills, including health, hygiene, domestic protocol and relationships Accompany children to various required visits such as Doctors, Shopping trips, Dentist etc Observe the students and write reports to notify any required information Individual houses for students to live in Monday-Friday – with fully customised bedrooms and kitchens to create an independent and family feel Academic timetable during the day with designated time in the evenings for activities such as swimming, bowling, cinema, sports etc Excellent modern facilities, including a recording studio and music equipment, onsite swimming pool, and a private farm which students can enjoy Why work with us? We have over 250 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 an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements.

Residential Care Officer

Chelmsford
Essex
Perm opportunity
Primary SEMH school Residential Care Officer Full time - Term Time only Split days of 7:30am – 9:30am, 2:30pm – 21:00pm Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, We are working with a fantastic SEMH school who are seeking a Residential Care Officer to support their children, they all have educational statements and need your help to encourage and help them to achieve their full potential. This school is a residential setting and has been taken over by a well-regarded Trust. They are looking for a nurturing individual to join their team of fantastic staff who work together to create a family feel; with their small class sizes and shared mealtimes, I know you will agree with us that they are exceeding expectations, and the school does feel like a family. Does this sound like somewhere you would love to work as a Residential Care Officer Working with individual students to develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills Being responsible for the safety of the children, making sure they have a secure but stimulating setting where they can be involved in not only education but also leisure activities Counsel the students in personal and social skills, including health, hygiene, domestic protocol and relationships Accompany children to various required visits such as Doctors, Shopping trips, Dentist etc Observe the students and write reports to notify any required information Individual houses for students to live in Monday-Friday – with fully customised bedrooms and kitchens to create an independent and family feel Academic timetable during the day with designated time in the evenings for activities such as swimming, bowling, cinema, sports etc Excellent modern facilities, including a recording studio and music equipment, onsite swimming pool, and a private farm which students can enjoy Why work with us? We have over 250 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 an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements.