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

Active jobs

Pastoral Mentor

Hackney
North East London
£130 - £150
Pastoral Mentor Central London Full Time - Long term Are you passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health needs? We are working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in Central London that caters for students from primary to year 11 across two sites,. The school provides short- and long-term placements for young people unable to attend mainstream education due to behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as additional diagnoses such as ASC and ADHD. They are seeking an experienced Pastoral Mentor to join their team, delivering 1:1 and small group mentoring interventions to students in Key Stage 3. The ideal candidates will already have experience mentoring and supporting young people with behavioural, social and emotional needs. Key Responsibilities for The Pastoral Mentor Role: Deliver targeted intervention and mentoring sessions to support emotional well-being and behaviour. Build positive relationships to help students develop resilience and coping strategies. Work with staff and external agencies to create personalised support plans. Monitor progress and encourage engagement in learning. Requirements for The Pastoral Mentor Role: Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or in a PRU/SEN setting. Previous experience mentoring students and delivering interventions Strong communication and behaviour management skills. Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches. Why Join Us? Supportive team and ongoing training opportunities. The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives Opportunities for the role to go permanent If the opportunity this role presents inspires you, and you would like to discuss how you would deliver the best for the school, please contact me on 0203 011 4848 or katie@psinclusion.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you.

Science Teacher PRU

Islington
North East London
Pay TO Scale Inner London
Science Teacher PRU Location: Islington Salary: MPS/UPS Long Term Position We are seeking an experienced and confident Science Teacher for a Secondary PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) to join their committed team. The PRU is looking for a candidate who is up for a challenge and passionate about teaching assistant school students who are at risk of exclusion. The PRU is a trauma informed school, they teach children who have been permanently excluded or participate in their preventative programmes for their behaviour, and children with complex SEMH needs. Both primary and secondary trained teachers interested are encouraged to apply Main Duties: To plan lessons and teach Science across secondary Responsibility for tracking pupil progress and monitoring to support teaching and learning Deliver dynamic and creative lessons Built positive relationships with students, parents and carers Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) A thorough understanding of the National Curriculum for Science Excellent communication skills A strong sense of empathy, patience, and resilience, with the ability to remain calm and focused in challenging situations Interested in hearing more about this PRU Science Teacher role? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert! Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 5 working days, 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.

SEN Teaching Assistant Part-Time

Enfield
North East London
PAYE Per Day
SEN Teaching Assistant Part-Time Enfield Part-time Hours 9:20 - 14:35 Mon - Frid £85 - £95 PAYE Only Do you have experience working with children with Autism and looking to work in a specialist school? An outstanding specialist school for children with ASD based in Enfield is seeking bubbly and energetic ASD Teaching Assistants to join its wonderful team. The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships with pupils using fun and motivating approaches. The candidate must have an understanding of autism and be able to understand total communication methods. If you have school-based experience or if your experience with autism is personal, please still apply for this role! What to expect working as an ASD Teaching Assistant Supporting children with autism A long term contract, working for the whole academic year with the prospect of becoming a permanent member of the staff Continuous CPD training for all SEN Teaching Assistants, including: Phonics, Makaton, PECs, Colourful Semantics etc The ability to work in a highly supported staff team within a fantastic specialist school Gain the opportunity to make a huge difference to the social and emotional development of a SEN child as a 1:1 ASD Teaching Assistant. Requirements for an ASD Teaching Assistant Previous experience supporting children with ASD, this can also be personal experience. Proactive and positive about making a difference to children’s development and wellbeing Excel at building relationships with both students and staff Follow clear instructions and able to use your initiative Positive Behaviour Support (desirable) Interested in hearing more about our ASD Teaching Assistant roles? If you want to hear more about our ASD Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to katie@psinclusion.co.uk

ASC Teacher

Enfield
North East London
Pay to Scale PAYE
ASC Teacher Enfield M1 - UPS1 (£36,000 - £50,000) Are you an experienced ASC Teacher who skills and experience are not having the impact they should have, because of the environment or lack of support. Arriving at the school with its modern building in an open space, and then meeting the staff, you immediately feel this is a welcoming environment. The therapy dogs in reception set the tone for the rest of the school. It is a happy place to work. An extremely experienced HLTA is in the classroom, provides welcome support, taking over lessons when you are engaged in PPA. The Senior Leadership team are very supportive of all teaching staff, helping shape curriculum and provide the necessary resources. They are also very aware of the pressures of life, and offer flexibility when required. Your career is as important to the school as it is you. They are keen for you to pursue professional development opportunities and enhance your skill set. And after all the hard work, there is the availability of the gym and wellbeing days to ensure you keep yourself balanced. If the opportunity this role presents inspires you, and you would like to discuss how you would deliver the best for the school, please contact me on 0203 011 4848 or katie@psinclusion.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you. Parker Smith Inclusion work with a large number of SEND schools and are therefore often recruiting for roles in special education. If this role is not quite right for you, please get in touch and we can spend time getting to know exactly how we can best support you in securing the right role for your SEND skills and experience.

SEMH Teacher

Enfield
North East London
Pay to Scale PAYE
SEMH Teacher Enfield M1 - UPS1 (£36,000 - £50,000) Are you an experienced SEMH Teacher who skills and experience are not having the impact they should have, because of the environment or lack of support. Arriving at the school with its modern building in an open space, and then meeting the staff, you immediately feel this is a welcoming environment. The therapy dogs in reception set the tone for the rest of the school. It is a happy place to work. An extremely experienced HLTA is in the classroom, provides welcome support, taking over lessons when you are engaged in PPA. The Senior Leadership team are very supportive of all teaching staff, helping shape curriculum and provide the necessary resources. They are also very aware of the pressures of life, and offer flexibility when required. Your career is as important to the school as it is you. They are keen for you to pursue professional development opportunities and enhance your skill set. And after all the hard work, there is the availability of the gym and wellbeing days to ensure you keep yourself balanced. If the opportunity this role presents inspires you, and you would like to discuss how you would deliver the best for the school, please contact me on 0203 011 4848 or katie@psinclusion.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you. Parker Smith Inclusion work with a large number of SEND schools and are therefore often recruiting for roles in special education. If this role is not quite right for you, please get in touch and we can spend time getting to know exactly how we can best support you in securing the right role for your SEND skills and experience.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Enfield
North East London
£115 - £125 Per Day PAYE
Are you a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assisant who is not feeling fulfilled in your role because of the lack of support and opportunities? Arriving at the specialist SEND school, you will instantly feel at ease with the welcoming staff and warm environment. The school caters for students in Key Stage 3 for children with complex needs. The classroom offers a wealth of experience with five members of staff including, the class teacher, an experienced HLTA and three SEN teaching assistants. You won’t be short of support and resources. The senior leadership is very supportive of all support staff, and you will be treated the same as a permanent member from your first day. Your career is as important to the school as it is to you. The school is keen for support staff to pursue professional development. They can offer help and training in becoming a level 4 qualified HLTA if you don't already have this or help with teacher training and apprenticeship programmes. The school is part of a much larger organisation, with campuses catering for students from Early Years to Post-16 with a range of SEND. Because of this they are able to offer so many opportunities for development. This really is somewhere you can grow and have a long-term career. If the opportunity this role presents inspires you, and you would like to discuss how you would deliver the best for the school, please contact me on 0203 011 4848

Learning Support Assistant

Enfield
North East London
£105 Per Day PAYE
Are you a passionate Learning Support Assistant who is not feeling fulfilled in your role because of the lack of support and opportunities? Arriving at the specialist SEND school, you will instantly feel at ease with the welcoming staff and warm environment. The school caters for students in Early Years to Key Stage 2 for children with complex needs. The classroom offers a wealth of experience with five members of staff, including the class teacher, an experienced HLTA and three Learning Support Assistants. You won’t be short of support and resources. The Senior Leadership and Teaching team are very supportive of all support staff, you will be treated the same as a permanent member from your first day. Your career is as important to the school as it is to you. The school is keen for support staff to pursue professional development. They can offer help and training in becoming a level 4 qualified HLTA or help with teacher training and apprenticeship programmes. The school is part of a much larger organisation, with campuses catering for students from Early Years to Post-16 with a range of SEND. Because of this they are able to offer so many opportunities for development. This really is somewhere you can grow and have a long-term career. If the opportunity this role presents inspires you, and you would like to discuss how you would deliver the best for the school, please contact me on 0203 011 4848 or katie@psinclusion.co.uk. I look forward to hearing from you. Parker Smith Inclusion work with a large number of SEND schools and are therefore often recruiting for roles in special education. If this role is not quite right for you, please get in touch and we can spend time getting to know exactly how we can best support you in securing the right role for your SEND skills and experience.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Enfield
North East London
£104 Per Day PAYE
Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant who is not feeling fulfilled in your role because of the lack of support and opportunities? Arriving at the specialist SEND school, you will instantly feel at ease with the welcoming staff and warm environment. The school caters for students in Early Years to Key Stage 2 for children with complex needs. The classroom offers a wealth of experience with five members of staff including, the class teacher, an experienced HLTA and three SEN teaching assistants. You won’t be short of support and resources. The Senior Leadership and Teaching team are very supportive of all support staff, you will be treated the same as a permanent member from your first day. Your career is as important to the school as it is to you. The school is keen for support staff to pursue professional development. They can offer help and training in becoming a level 4 qualified HLTA or help with teacher training and apprenticeship programmes. The school is part of a much larger organisation, with campuses catering for students from Early Years to Post-16 with a range of SEND. Because of this they are able to offer so many opportunities for development. This really is somewhere you can grow and have a long-term career. If the opportunity this role presents inspires you, and you would like to discuss how you would deliver the best for the school, please contact me on 0203 011 4848 or katie@psinclusion.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you. Parker Smith Inclusion work with a large number of SEND schools and are therefore often recruiting for roles in special education. If this role is not quite right for you, please get in touch and we can spend time getting to know exactly how we can best support you in securing the right role for your SEND skills and experience.