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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Alternative Education Teaching Assistant

Hillingdon
North West London
£90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE
Alternative Education Teaching Assistant Hillingdon £90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE Brand new facilities Ongoing training Supportive and Inspiring SLT to work alongside Do you have experience supporting children/ young people with special and additional needs? Would you like to make a positive impact by supporting SEN pupils? This friendly primary school based in Hillingdon is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work in their specialist ARP. The school has an excellent track record of training teachers and support staff and has a beautiful and inclusive SLT. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the Specialist Resource Provision is running smoothly and making sure the students are getting the best support available. You will be managing behaviour and supporting the pupils academically, emotionally and behaviourally. If you believe you have relevant experience for this role. or you are a graduate, or have a real passion for helping with SEND, we would love to hear from you! Ideal Alternative Education Teaching Assistant: Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND Previous experience supporting young children with additional needs Good understanding of behaviour strategies and co-regulation Committed to personal development and learning specialist skills Proactive and flexible Ability to be a team player and build rapport quickly Interested in hearing more? Please get in touch if you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities! You can apply by response to this advert and uploading your CV to our website. Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within 5 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.

Mainstream Primary Teaching Assistant - SEND focused

Hillingdon
North West London
£450 per week - paid PAYE
Mainstream Primary Teaching Assistant SEND based role Hillingdon, North West London 8:00am - 15:30pm Monday - Friday £85 to £95 a day PAYE We are working with a lovely mainstream primary school which is a part of a well-established academy, they are a beautifully resourced and modern school with very low levels of behaviour across all classes. Within this role, you will be working within a year 3 class, working alongside 3x Teaching Assistants and 1x Class Teacher, supporting the more vulnerable students within the class, and offering academic and emotional support to the pupils who require this the most. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, all whilst building bonds with the students and helping them to grow and overcome barriers to learning. So, if this rewarding role sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, why not apply today? The ideal candidate: The ideal Primary Teaching Assistant would have experience working with children with autism, personal or professional experience I would love to hear from you The ideal candidate will be proactive in their approach The ideal candidate will be prepared to manage challenging behaviour and support students who may come from challenging or disadvantaged backgrounds Experience would be preferred but if you have a can-do attitude I want to hear from you Interested in hearing more about our roles? If you want to hear more about our SEND 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 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.

PRU Behaviour Mentor

Newham
North East London
£100 - £120 Per Day PAYE
PRU Behaviour Mentor Hackney £100 - £120 Per Day PAYE! Depending on experience If you are a resilient person who is looking for a new, challenging role supporting young people with behaviour and social, emotional and mental health needs, then this is the role for you! We are working with a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) based in central London that are seeking passionate and resilient behaviour mentors to join their experienced team. The school offers education to students in primary through to secondary who may be on a short-term or longer-term placement as they are not able to attend mainstream education. This will be due to their challenging behaviour, social, emotional and mental health needs and can be other additional needs. PRU Behaviour Mentor role; Supporting students with challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health needs Class sizes will be no more than 6 students Working 1:1 and within small groups Supporting young people with their learning needs Building strong and meaningful relationships PRU Behaviour Mentor Requirements; To have previous school or relevant experience supporting challenging behaviour To be resilient and passionate about helping young people succeed If you have a passion for sports, music or other interests, this can be welcomed into the role To be flexible and willing to help support across the school in primary and secondary if needed Apply today to Katie Applegarth at Park Smith Inclusion if you are interested in this role or other SEND positions!

Autism Support Worker - SEN School Based

Epping Forest
Essex
£85 - £110 PAYE, Temp to Permanent
Support Worker - SEN School Based Full-Time, ASAP Start £85 - £100 PAYE Per Day *** Creative Learning Environment with Excellent Facilities *** We are working in partnership with a lovely SEMH school located in Epping Forest. The school is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Support Worker to join their friendly and supportive team. This position is full-time (term-time only), ASAP start! Highlights: Support Worker Working Hours: 8am – 4pm Epping Forest Full-time (term-time only) ASAP Start! Supporting children and young people with SEMH and/or Autism Proactively engaging and interacting with children and young people through play-based and sensory-related activities in classroom settings Providing a creative and fun learning environment Making positive impacts on children and young people’s lives! Ideal Support Worker: 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, confident and has great communication skills Being able to build good working relationships with students and staff Support Worker's Main Responsibilities: Supporting children with SEND, complex needs, and mild to Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (MLD/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. Interested in hearing more? Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical, people-focused recruitment consultancy, completely dedicated to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch with Harry at Parker Smith Inclusion! You can apply by responding to this advert! 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 personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

SEMH Teacher

Epping Forest
Essex
Temp to Perm
SEMH Teacher Are you passionate about teaching students with social emotional and mental health disorders? Do you have experience with young people who are disengaged and have mental health challenges? Are you looking to make a real difference to young people’s lives? SEMH Education Settings We are looking for a qualified specialist Teacher for an outdoor SEMH specialist setting in Epping Forest! This is a really unique opportunity to work in an excellent and therapeutic based setting where your skills can grow and progress. 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 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 disengaged teenagers is essential. What you can expect from this oles To work in settings with a likeminded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people Experience working in specialist therapeutic settings. Working with Multidisciplinary therapy teams Extensive specialist training from SEMH Specialists SEMH Teacher Requirements Although some of our teaching roles require QTS/QTLS we want to hear from all Teachers no matter what your qualification is! The passion to teach and inspire young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development. 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? If you want to hear more about our SEND 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.

Science Teacher Teacher

Redbridge
North East London
£30,000 to £48,055 Per Year
KS3 Behaviour Teacher Full-Time Temp to Perm Role London Borough of Redbridge Pay: MPS/UPS January 2024 Start Are you a caring person with a strong personality who truly believes that children with SEMH needs deserve the very best education possible? Are you a qualified teacher with SEMH experience, or are you a mainstream teacher now looking to work within an SEN setting? I am now working with a fantastic school in the London Borough of Redbridge whose core values include encouraging their pupils to be confident, happy citizens. They are now seeking a Science Teacher to join their wonderful team as a KS3 Teacher. The school recognises that children with SEMH needs are among the most vulnerable in our society, and they are seeking individuals with can have a positive impact. Requirements of a Science Teacher: · QTS/QTLS would be highly valued for this role, however the school is also open to working with unqualified teachers who have relevant experience · Recent SEN qualifications or experience would be highly valued for this role · The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of classroom teaching experience, a proven record of positive pupil progress and be passionate about improving outcomes for pupils · To work with pupils with Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Behavioural Difficulties · To observe, assess and support primary aged pupils referred to the school from mainstream secondary schools and to devise strategies and behaviour targets based on schools’ reports and observations · To liaise with Management, SENDCo’s and class teachers in all aspects of the work in schools and to be able to adapt to the different philosophies and requirements of a variety of schools in order to maintain a good working relationship · To be prepared to offer advice to parents and work with them to support their child. What to Expect as a Science Teacher: · The school can offer a highly supportive and skilled team to work with as well as career developments within the school · The opportunity to undertake further training and increase skills in the areas of both behaviour management and curriculum development · Although the school are a specialist school, they proactively welcome enquiries from experienced mainstream colleagues and in particular, primary trained staff who would like to extend their skills base If you feel you are ready to take that next step in your career, and like the sound of this wonderful school, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Autism Support Worker - Classroom Based

Wandsworth
South West London
£95 - £105 PAYE Per Day
Autism Support Worker - Classroom Based £475 - £525 Per Week PAYE London Borough of Redbridge ASAP Start Are you a strong and resilient Autism Support Worker looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a fantastic special school for children with Autism and SEMH needs? Do you have experience helping children with SEMH needs feel calmer and more settled in a school or youth work environment? I am now working with a fantastic and supportive SEN school in the London Borough of Redbridge who are seeking an experienced Autism Support Worker. You will work 1:1 with a pupil who needs support with challenging behaviour and help to feel as calm and settled as possible so they can learn effectively. This role requires a strong and resilient person who would be a strong role model. Requirements of a Autism Support Worker 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 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 What to Expect as a Autism Support Worker The opportunity to work in a brilliant SEN school alongside a highly supportive team The opportunity to really make a difference in the life of a pupil with Autism and SEMH needs. Long-term to permanent positions available The opportunity for a good work-life balance due to school time hours. The opportunity to develop your skills as a Behaviour Mentor. This challenging and highly rewarding role requires a strong and resilient personality and a strong drive to help and support children with additional needs. If you feel you are ready to take that next step in your career and like the sound of this wonderful school, please do not hesitate to reach out to Harry at Harry@psinclusion.co.uk

SEMH Learning Mentor

Chelmsford
Essex
Perm opportunities available
SEMH Learning Mentor £90 - £110 per day PAYE Chelmsford Immediate Start Available I am now working with a fantastic and supportive Special School in the Chelmsford who are seeking a resilient and reliable SEMH Learning Mentor. You will be working to support pupils who need support with challenging behaviour, and help feeling as calm and settled as possible so they are able to learn effectively. Pupils within this school have Autism and some may experienced trauma so it is essential that they are supported by SEMH Learning Mentors who are highly consistent and reliable. This role requires a strong and resilient person who would be an excellent role model. Requirements of a SEMH Learning Mentor Experience with challenging behaviour – this role would really suit someone who has worked in a PRU or SEMH school, has work as a Pastoral Officer in a school, or has experience with challenging behaviour as a Youth Worker. Experience working to support pupils with anxiety and emotionally challenging behaviour. A resilient personality and an ability to build rapport quickly with staff and students. Psychology Graduates welcome to apply! An interest in mental health and seeing behaviour as a form of communication is essential for this role. What to expect as a SEN Learning Mentor The opportunity to work in a brilliant special school alongside a highly supportive team. The opportunity to really make a difference to the life of pupils with Autism and SEMH needs. Long-term positions available. The opportunity to develop your skills a SEMH Learning Mentor. This is a challenging and highly rewarding role which requires a strong and resilient personality and a strong drive to help and support children with additional needs. Interested in hearing more about our SEMH Learning Mentor roles? 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 harry@psinclusion.co.uk