1:1 Teaching Assistant

Role: Occupational Therapist Location: Hackney Start date: September 2024 Contract details: Band 5,6 7 or 8, Flexible options: permanent full time or part time Salary: £43,742 - £57,349, depending on experience Job Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a school trust, supporting a broad range of needs. This is a unique role with plenty of progression opportunities. The trust requires an experienced OT as you will be building a therapy team as you grow within the role! The ideal candidate will need to be a qualified Occupational Therapist with a current HCPC registration and paediatric experience. About the School Trust Working for this trust comes with great opportunity for CPD and access to very specific training from well known experts in SEND. You will have the opportunity to build and develop the trust's therapy service and grow the team across all of their sites across East London and some Essex primary schools. Eventually this role will also include OT support across their mainstream schools. Working with a range of sites means that you will acquire skills and experience across a wide range of SEND including but not limited to PD, LD, SLCN, MLD, PMLD, Autism, and Access Needs. The support this school provides is essential and you applicants have the opportunity to be a part of something very special! Lead Occupational Therapist Responsibilities: Provide a high quality, school-based Occupational Therapy Service to children, their families, care givers and school staff Assessment, strategies, training, modelling, programs and equipment/adaptation recommendations Consult school staff such as Senior Leaders, SENCOs, and class teachers to support the integration of OT principles into the curriculum Identify training needs amongst school staff and parents Interviewing and appointing a multidisciplinary therapy team including Therapy Assistants Contribute to Annual Reviews as and when required Measuring and evaluating outcomes Contribute to the creation of service development outcomes Creating resources Providing strategies through coaching Requirements: Qualified Paediatric Occupational Therapist Relevant professional qualification HCPC registration Solid paediatric OT experience, ideally working with a broad range of SEND to include Autism Ability to work autonomously Strong communication skills Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Experience in working with Children with Complex Needs Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our Occupational Therapy opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to sophie@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.

PMLD Teaching Assistant Location: London Borough of Havering £80-90 Per Day (PAYE) Are you a recent university graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children with Special Educational Needs? Do you have a natural empathy and passion for making a positive impact on children's lives? At Parker Smith Inclusion, we are currently partnering with a fantastic SEN school in the London Borough of Havering. They are looking to add a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant to their team. This small, close-knit school supports students aged 4-19 and prides itself on fostering a warm, welcoming environment. They are committed to the well-being of both students and staff, providing exceptional support. As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will work with students both in and outside the classroom, acting as an encouraging and inspiring role model. The role may involve managing some challenging behaviours, so we are looking for individuals who are resilient, compassionate, and patient. Additionally, this role includes assisting with personal care, such as toileting and changing, for students who may require it. What we’re looking for in a PMLD Teaching Assistant: Previous experience working with young people Experience in personal care is essential A caring, compassionate, and empathetic approach Ability to build strong, meaningful relationships with students Why choose us? We have over 250 5-star Google reviews – take a look! We are an ethical consultancy that puts people first Our focus is on SEND, and we’re passionate about inclusivity We use PAYE, not umbrella companies We provide support every step of the way in helping you find your ideal role If you feel you'd be an excellent addition to this already amazing team, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply directly through this advert or email us at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk Please note: If you have not been contacted within five working days, your application may have been unsuccessful. However, we will retain your details on file and reach out if a suitable role becomes available in the future. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which we are happy to assist with. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd securely storing your personal details in compliance with GDPR requirements.

LOCATION: Havering START DATE: Immediate start! CONTRACT TYPE: Long term PAY: £80 - £85 per day Do you have a passion for working with children with special educational needs? Are you kind, compassionate, and have a great desire to learn? Do you enjoy supporting young people with complex needs? The role I am looking for inspirational Teaching Assistants with a love and passion for working with children with complex special educational needs. Working with children with SEN is the most rewarding career, with a guarantee that no two days are ever the same! This school has the most friendly and welcoming atmosphere; they really do care for all of their staff, and there’s a fantastic sense of community. The role of an SEN Teaching Assistant is to support learners both inside and outside of the classroom. You should be encouraging, inspiring and an all round positive role model. Working in SEN can bring with it some challenging behaviour, therefore, it is important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is resilient and understanding as to why these challenges may occur. It is also important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is comfortable with personal care. Some students will require assistance with toileting and changing. The Ideal candidate will be… Compassionate Passionate about SEN Someone looking to start their career working with children with complex needs Someone with care experience Previous experience working with children A bubbly personality Willing to learn What’s in it for you? · The opportunity to work in a fantastic, friendly school · A supportive network of staff · The opportunity to work in a specialist school · PAYE payments only! Why work for Parker Smith? · We are specialists in what we do! · We have a passion for working honestly and with integrity · Our ‘people before profit’ ethos means we put our candidate’s needs first · PAYE payments · A genuine passion to help people reach their potential in their SEND career 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.

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.

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.

Speech and Language Therapist January 2024 Start Hillingdon Band 5/6 Full-time Are you an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist looking to become part of a multidisciplinary therapy team for a SEND school? I am looking for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to become part of a permanent multidisciplinary therapy team based in a beautiful SEND school specialising in ASD and complex needs. Main responsibilities for Speech and Language Therapist role: Assessment and intervention planning Group and individual therapy as required Working within classes and providing consultative support as part of the multi-disciplinary team Development and implementation of training for staff and other professionals Curriculum development Report writing and record keeping Requirements for Speech and Language Therapists Highly motivated, passionate, dynamic and flexible Understands the value of using an ABA methodology Wants to grow with the school and become a fully immersed member of the team Has relevant experience of working with young people with special needs, especially autism spectrum disorder Has highly developed communication and interpersonal skills Is RCSLT and HCPC registered or working towards this Hold a Bachelors or Masters's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy. About the SEND School This SEND school caters for students with Autism and provides education for children aged 4 - 19. They are a well-equipped school with excellent leadership across their schools that provide a positive and safe learning environment for their children. Their provision for post16 allows for their students to learn skills for independent living and life beyond school, this could be to prepare them for work or college life. The work they do is essential and you will have an opportunity to be a part of something very special! Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our Speech and Language Therapist roles, please get in touch! You can apply by responding 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.

Speech and Language Therapist Kingston, South West London Full-time ASAP start - Flexible start date depending on your notice period £32,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on NHS Band Scales/experience We are working in partnership with a beautiful special school in Kingston Upon Thames, South West London, focusing on staff and pupil well-being as a top priority. The school provides a safe, calm, and creative learning environment for pupils with Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism/ASC/ASD and other additional needs and associated learning difficulties. About the Speech and Language Therapist role: Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) A prestigious all-through SEN school located in Kingston Working with children and young people with Autism/ASC/ASD, Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN), and associated learning difficulties; some pupils have additional needs such as Dyslexia and ADHD Speech and Language Therapist's Requirements: Must be HCPC registered or currently in process Has a degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent Has experience working with children and young people with special needs, particularly with Autism/ASC/ASD and associated learning difficulties Has personal interests in supporting children and young people with special needs A positive, proactive, and patient individual who has the ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents, and carers A team player and has great communication skills Benefits the school provides include Modern, climate-controlled working environment Well equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards Free parking and good transport links Small class sizes (3-10 pupils) Wellbeing programme & allowance 8-9 weeks annual holiday Independent employee assistance programme UK healthcare cash plan Free lunch once a week & snacks/drinks in staff room Cycle scheme and tech scheme End of term parties & gifts If you are reading this Therapist 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 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 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.