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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BSL Teaching Assistant

Tower Hamlets
North East London
£85 - £100 per day
BSL Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets PAYE £85 - £100 per day ASAP Start At Parker Smith Inclusion I am working with a mainstream secondary school that is part of a larger trust and they are looking for a BSL Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child. This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant with BSL to further develop their skills within a Secondary School setting, with progression routes available working alongside senior members of staff. BSL Teaching Assistant role; BSL level 2 or above Experienced supporting young people who are deaf within a school environment or personal experience To be part of a fantastic school and team Being part of a wider school community with a commitment of signing Building strong and meaningful relationships Excellent experience and training for aspiring Teachers and of the deaf, SEN Teachers and Speech and language Therapists Long-term and permanent opportunities If you are interested in this role or want to discuss in more detail please apply or contact me at elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk Interested in hearing more about PRU Behaviour Mentor Opportunities 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. 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

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language

Hackney
North East London
80-85 per day PAYE
Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEN? I am working with a vibrant primary school, in popular area of central London, with a specialist provision for children with autism and speech and language needs? This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to gain practical and clinical experience in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. Early Years 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 A proactive and positive individual who is always striving to meet children's learning needs. Ability to build rapport with children What you can expect as a Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant Your role as a Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant 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 are continually training 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 1:1 Early Years 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 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 £65 - £90 per day, depending on the role and your experience. Full Time Equivalent salaries are therefore £16,640 - £23,040 Per Annum, please bear in mind that all school based work will be term time only. 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 response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to elise,harnwell@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.

Primary Teacher

Newham
North East London
£30000 - £40000
Primary Teacher – Specialist School – SEMH - Social Emotional Mental Health Are you seeking a role where specialist Therapists and Teachers “work as one”? Are you a qualified primary teacher with SEMH experience, or are you looking to transition from mainstream into a specialist setting? Do you want to work in a leading Therapeutic school? About the Therapeutic School The school caters to primary and secondary aged students with adverse childhood experiences, including trauma, and supports children who have a range of social, emotional, mental health, and learning needs. The specialist school has an excellent OFSTED report and an outstanding reputation. The school offers a wide range of therapies, including Music, Drama, Play, Integrative, Family, Canine, SALT, Occupational, Educational Psychology and CAHMS. What you can expect as a Primary Teacher in a therapeutic setting Teachers at this school are responsible for a high standard of planning, teaching, assessment and behaviour management for the school's students. You will facilitate learning through your engaging and differentiated lessons. You can expect to work as part of a more extensive teaching and therapy team who are incredibly supportive. Primary Teacher requirements QTS or equivalent A range of experience delivering the primary curriculum SEMH experience is desirable Are you interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert! or email me at elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk. Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within five 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 consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

BSL Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Newham
North East London
£85 - £100 per day
Communication Support Worker – BSL Level 2 Teaching Support Are you passionate about supporting deaf children with their learning and communication needs? Are you BSL level 2 qualified with a competent level of fluency? Are you keen to further your BSL communication skills in a dedicated provision for deaf children? I am actively seeking an engaging Communication Support Worker / LSA with BSL Level 2 for a specialist deaf provision in a school in North East London. About the provision for deaf children The provision is based in an inclusive school in South London who are incredibly passionate and dedicated to enabling friendships between deaf and hearing children. The larger school team outside of the provision are passionate about BSL and many hold a sign language qualification, many parents are also keen to learn and promote the school’s passion for learning to sign. The school is so committed to the wider schools use of sign language that ALL children have sign language lesson every week. What you can expect as a CSW – BSL specialist TA / LSA Experience of working in an inclusive mainstream school with a deaf provision To be part of a fantastic deaf support team who run a variety of deaf awareness events including BSL recognition week and many more Being part of wider school community with a commitment to signing Excellent experience and training for aspiring Teachers and of the deaf, SEN Teachers and Speech and language Therapists CSW BSL Specialist TA/LSA requirements: BSL Level 2 (Signature or iBSL accredited qualification). Good level of fluency Passionate about inclusion Although experience supporting children specialist deaf schools/provisions/ is certainly beneficial I would also love to hear from individuals who hold BSL level 2 and are looking to take their first step into education settings so please get in touch! 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! or email me on elise.harnwell@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.

PRU Teacher

Hackney
North East London
MPS daily rate equivalent
PRU Teacher - Hackney Are you passionate about teaching students who are unable to access mainstream education? Are you a primary trained teacher or a secondary teacher with a nurturing teaching style? Pupil Referral Unit - PRU Teacher We are looking for a PRU Teacher for a PRU based in Hackney. The school caters for students who are unable to access mainstream education, with students on long and short term placements. The school has fantastic facilities including lots of outdoor space and 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 Social Emotional Mental Health Specialist Teacher 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 PRU 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 PRU 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. Interested in hearing more about PRU Teacher opportunities? If you want to hear more about our PRU Teacher 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.

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Hackney
North East London
£85 - £100 per day
Complex NeedsTeaching Assistant North East London Monday to Friday - Term Time Only 8:30am - 4pm Care experience is preferred DBS required Looking to make a substantial impact on children’s lives as a Teaching Assistant? We are working with a fantastic school that specializes in children ages 3 to 19 who have Complex Needs. While experience is preferred, we believe that the right personality and attitude towards this position can be just as impactful. The school welcomes applicants who have a genuine passion for supporting children with Autism. So if you are dedicated, compassionate, and truly want to make a difference, we want to hear from you! At this extraordinary school, they understand that growth and development are key to success. That's why they offer fantastic training and career progression opportunities, helping you become the best Teaching Assistant you can be. In addition to a competitive pay rate ranging from £90 to £110 per day, they also offer an immediate start (subject to vetting), this means that you can make an impact and start inspiring young minds without delay. Working alongside a wonderful and supportive team, you will have the opportunity to create positive learning experiences for students. So, if you have dreamt of becoming a teacher and impacting the lives of students with Special Educational Needs, this is your chance to turn that dream into reality. Join the team of passionate professionals and help shape the future of the incredible students. Interested in hearing more about opportunities like this? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert and uploading your CV to our website. If you are not contacted within 5 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 details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

Primary School Behaviour Mentor

Tower Hamlets
North East London
£85 - £90 per day
Primary School Behaviour Mentor North East London, Tower Hamlets £90 to £100 a Day (PAYE) Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:00 Are you seeking a role where you can build bonds with students and be a positive guiding role model for students with challenging behaviour? We are working with a Mainstream Primary School in Tower Hamlets to find a Behaviour Mentor to support students ages 5 - 11 who have been removed from their classroom and placed in a provision due to challenging behaviour. Within this role, you will build bonds with the students and support them throughout the academic day to help encourage focus and positive behaviour. This amazing opportunity provides a rewarding role where you will see the students grow and develop both academically and personally. You will also gain amazing training and credentials for your own professional development. In addition to training, this role also provides various pathways for your career, with you working closely with social workers, safeguarding officers, and other professionals. Interested in hearing more about similar roles to this Primary School Behaviour Mentor Position? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! or by emailing elise.harnwell@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.

Secondary SEND Teacher - ARP

Hackney
North East London
up to 56k permanent salary - MPS/UPS + 2 SEN points
Secondary SEND ARP Teacher – North East London SEND School – Permanent – Up to 50k per annum – MPS/UPS + 2 SEN Points - ASAP Are you a specialist ASC Teacher seeking an exciting opportunity in a SEND setting? Do you want to work in a new and expanding purpose built SEND school who offer extensive CPD and who take staff wellbeing very seriously? About the Secondary ASC Teacher role The successful Secondary ASC Teacher will prepare, plan and deliver lessons to a small group of pupils who have autism and complex needs, and you will help to nurture them and help them to achieve their learning outcomes The ideal Secondary ASC Teacher The ideal Secondary ASC Teacher will be driven to succeed and teach children with autism and complex needs. You will have the passion and purpose to want to make a difference in the world. You will understand the pathways this teaching can represent to help pupils gain employment. The ideal primary ASD Teacher will be a passionate individual who relishes in all challenges teaching students with additional needs can have. Ideally the school are looking for a teacher with previous experience teaching students with SEND, autism and complex needs but mainstream teachers are welcome to apply as with the schools outstanding CPD programme and specialist SEMD training, this truly is a wonderful school to take those first SEND teaching steps!! The wonderful SEND school Well resourced large MS School with an SEND ARP based in North East London Primary and secondary age – ASD and complex needs Lots of opportunities to progress in growing school Supportive leadership who are passionate about staff progression Employee counselling and support Generous pension scheme Developing integrated therapeutic educational model If you want to work in an authentic, child centred, stable professional working environment that promotes high standards for our pupils and places a very high importance on staff wellbeing, then please apply today to Sophie Kelly at Parker Smith Inclusion – elise.harnwell@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.