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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EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Tower Hamlets
North East London
£80-95 PER DAY PAYE
Learning Support Assistant - Early Years Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets Rate: £80 - £95 per day, PAYE Contract: Long-term Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a child’s life? Parker Smith Inclusion is thrilled to partner with a wonderful Mainstream Primary School in Tower Hamlets, on the lookout for dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join their exceptional, supportive team. This role focuses on providing one-on-one support to Early Years children, helping them flourish from the very start. Personal care would be an aspect of this role so it is essential to feel comfortable with this aspect of the role. Why Join Parker Smith Inclusion? Rated Excellent by 300+ Reviews: Don’t just take our word for it; check out our 5-star Google reviews! Ethical, People-First Consultancy: We value people above all else. SEND Specialists with a Passion for Inclusion: We’re committed to creating inclusive learning environments. Transparent PAYE Payments: Say goodbye to umbrella companies. Guidance & Support Every Step of the Way: We’re with you on every step of your career journey. If you’re excited to be a part of an incredible team that makes a difference every day, apply now or reach out to Elisha at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk.

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 relevent 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.

Teaching Assistant

Harrow
North West London
£90 per day - PAYE
Graduate Teaching Assistant Northwood £85 - £90 per day - paid PAYE October 2024 Monday to Friday - Term Time Only Are you a graduate interested in supporting those with additional needs and making a change in young people’s lives? We are working with a range of fantastic schools in the London borough of Harrow to find Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with additional needs, this role in particular is to support KS1 students within a Mainstream Primary School each with an individual EHCP (Education Health Care Plan), the students within this school require extra support inside and outside of the classroom, you would need to manage behaviour, re-direct them to their classwork, work on social skills and communication skills, and other general support. We have different opportunities available to work with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health, students with Autism, students removed from mainstream education, SEND provisions in mainstream schools and students with other needs. These opportunities are long-term roles and would see you working in a single school of your choosing. This is a great way to gain experience and make a positive impact on young people’s lives, with opportunities to get training and develop different pathways working within SEND and the education sector. This is a great way to launch your career and gain valuable experience whilst working in a rewarding role. Duties, times and training vary depending on what school you are in. However, you will do a trial day before deciding where you want to stay. This means you will be in the best position for yourself, doing what you are looking for workwise and gaining the experience which is most valuable for what you're pursuing in your career. You will build bonds with students, provide guidance to them and support them within a classroom environment. So, if this sounds like the role for you, why not apply today and I will be in contact with you.

Complex Needs TA

Kingston
South West London
Pay - £85-£95 – PAYE
London Borough of Kingston Complex Needs TA PAYE Long Term Contracts Do you have experience supporting complex needs? Are you enthusiastic, nurturing and empathetic? We here at Parker Smith are working with an Outstanding special school in the London Borough of Kingston that cater for children with complex needs. They are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who has the strive and ambition to help them promote equality of opportunity by maximising access and by supporting every young person to develop independence and advocacy skills, self-esteem, confidence, and respect for others. The School- Outstanding on Ofsted providing the upmost support for the needs and wellbeing of their pupils Working hours of 8:30 am - 4 pm Mon - Fri Terms time only Works closely with a team of SEN Teaching Assistants, speech, and language therapists Wide range of training and support for all staff members Are you the ideal SEN Teaching Assistant? Have you got experience in working with complex SEN needs? Are you a Special Needs Support Assistant with a Positive attitude? Are you happy with assisting with personal care? Do you have a passion to work with children with SEN? Have you got a calm, patient with resilient nature? Why work with us? We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities. Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively. Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews. Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position. If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk

PMLD Teaching Assistant

Havering
North East London
£80 - £90 per day
PMLD Teaching Assistant £80-90 Per Day PAYE London Borough of Havering Are you an empathetic person who Is passionate about SEND? Would you like to make a difference every day to children’s lives? We here at Parker Smith are working with a wonderful SEN school in the London Borough of Havering that are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant. This school is small with around 150 students aged between 4-19 and has a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere, they support all of their stuff brilliantly and are passionate about students and staff wellbeing. The role of an SEN Teaching Assistant is to support students both in and out of the classroom. You should be encouraging, inspiring and be a 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. What they are looking for in a SEN Teaching Assistant- Experience of working with young people Experience with personal care A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Why work with us? We have over 300 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 faye@psinclusion.co.uk

SEMH Teacher

Lambeth
South East London
£150- £250 PER DAY PAYE
SEMH Teacher Specialist Therapeutic School Are you seeking a role where specialist Therapists and SEMH Teacher's work together as a team? Would you like to work in a fantastic Therapeutic school? About the Therapeutic School The school caters to students with adverse childhood experiences, including trauma, and supports children who have a range of social, emotional, mental health, and learning needs. They have an outstanding reputation with an excellent OSTED report. 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 SEMH 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. Benefits of working within this inspiring setting- An Apple MacBook to use at school and at home. Lunch provided Optional reflective practice and private counselling, provided by our therapists. Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression. The Nest workplace pension. Why work with us? We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities. Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively. Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews. Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position. If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk

Early Years - SEND Teaching Assistant

Hillingdon
North West London
£80 - £100 per day paid PAYE
Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant Do you have a drive to support children and young people with special educational needs? Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEN support? I am working with a lovely mainstream primary school in Hillingdon, which has a fantastic Special Resource Provision which caters for children in EYFS - KS2 who have been diagnosed with ASC, ADHD, Down's Syndrome and SEMH. This is a fantastic opportunity for any individual who is looking to gain practical and clinical experience in the field of special needs education. 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 CACHE Level 3 desirable A proactive and positive individual who is always striving to meet children's learning needs. Ability to build rapport with children Willingness to learn and partake in any additional training Strong behaviour management skills, ability to de-escalate situations and give strong direction A good sense of humour and a optimistic outlook What you can expect as a Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant You will be expected to communicate with families, social workers and therapy teams. You will be responsible for leading play based activities, developing social skills and building confidence 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 £80-100 per day, depending on the role and your experience. 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 caitlin@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.

Early Years - SEND Teaching Assistant

Hillingdon
North West London
£80 - £100 per day paid PAYE
Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant Do you have a drive to support children and young people with special educational needs? Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEN support? I am working with a lovely mainstream primary school in Hillingdon, which has a fantastic Special Resource Provision which caters for children in EYFS - KS2 who have been diagnosed with ASC, ADHD, Down's Syndrome and SEMH. This is a fantastic opportunity for any individual who is looking to gain practical and clinical experience in the field of special needs education. 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 CACHE Level 3 desirable A proactive and positive individual who is always striving to meet children's learning needs. Ability to build rapport with children Willingness to learn and partake in any additional training Strong behaviour management skills, ability to de-escalate situations and give strong direction A good sense of humour and a optimistic outlook What you can expect as a Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant You will be expected to communicate with families, social workers and therapy teams. You will be responsible for leading play based activities, developing social skills and building confidence 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 £80-100 per day, depending on the role and your experience. 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 caitlin@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.