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

1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Non-Verbal ASD)

Thurrock
Essex
Paye only
Parker Smith Inclusion is thrilled to announce a partnership with a primary school seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant. This rewarding role involves supporting a non-verbal student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and some levels of challenging behaviour. Position Details: Role: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant Student: Year 2 student progressing to Year 3 in September Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Term Time Only Pay: £85 - £95 per day (PAYE) Contract: Temp to Perm Key Responsibilities: Provide individualized support to a non-verbal student with ASD. Assist with daily activities and classroom tasks. Implement strategies to manage and reduce challenging behaviours. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Requirements: Experience working with children with ASD and challenging behaviours. Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Commitment to the well-being and development of the student. Join Parker Smith Inclusion and make a meaningful difference in a child’s educational journey. Apply today and be part of a supportive and dynamic team! How to Apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter to harry@psinclusion.co.uk. Parker Smith Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SEMH Primary Teacher

Chelmsford
Essex
Temp to Perm
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Parker Smith Inclusion is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a provision based in Harlow. Position: SEMH Teacher Location: Chelmsford Type: Temp to Perm Salary: M1 to UPS (dependent on experience and qualifications) About Us: Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to providing high-quality educators and support for students and schools around Essex and London. We believe in integrity and we put all our Schools and candidates first . Responsibilities: Deliver engaging and effective lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with SEMH challenges. Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth. Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to provide holistic support and guidance to students. Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable. Passion for working with students from Year 7 to Year 11 with SEMH needs. Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual student needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Opportunities for professional development and teacher training. Chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Teacher training can be provided for the right candidate. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk. Join us in creating a nurturing and empowering learning environment for students with SEMH needs at Parker Smith Inclusion. Together, we can make a difference.

Complex Needs SEND Learning Support Assistant

Harlow
Essex
85 - 95 per day
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Location: Harlow Contract: Full-time (5 Days per Week) Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with complex needs? We are looking for a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic team at a special school with multiple sites across Harlow. About Us Our school provides a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (verbal and non-verbal), physical disabilities, behavioural challenges, and other complex learning difficulties. We are dedicated to offering a high standard of care and education tailored to each individual, empowering them to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with complex needs, including autism and physical disabilities. Assist students with both verbal and non-verbal communication needs. Support students with personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. Help manage behavioural challenges in a calm and proactive manner, in line with the school's policies. Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure each child receives the appropriate care and education. Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Requirements Previous experience working with children or young adults with complex needs, including autism, physical disabilities, and behavioural challenges. A strong understanding of supporting students with both verbal and non-verbal communication. Willingness to carry out personal care duties, ensuring a dignified approach. A patient, empathetic, and flexible attitude. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with other professionals, staff, and parents. Commitment to working 5 days per week. Why Join Us? Be part of a caring and supportive school community. Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. A rewarding role that makes a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs. If you have the passion and experience to support children with complex needs and want to be part of an exceptional team, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply to this advert or send your CV to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk

Behaviour Mentors

Chelmsford
Essex
ASAP Start
Behaviour Mentors – Chelmsford - Up to £110 per day PAYE I am actively seeking engaging and passionate Behaviour Mentors for schools that provide education to children who are unable to be educated in a mainstream school due to Autism Spectrum Condition and behaviour difficulties. I am looking to speak to professional and committed Behaviour Mentors to work in a variety of settings in Chelmsford. Even if your experience is informal/voluntary, I want to hear from you! The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex behaviour challenges and ASC. Behaviour Mentor requirements: ● Experience of working with young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication ● Learning Mentor/ Youth Worker experience ● Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships ● A passion for working with SEND is essential What you can expect as a Behaviour Mentor: ● Excellent experience and training for aspiring Teachers, Pastoral workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, and Social Workers ●The opportunity to make a huge social impact, as a Behaviour Mentor you could change the path of someone’s life! 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, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk

Residential Care Officer

Chelmsford
Essex
Perm opportunity
Primary SEMH school Residential Care Officer Full time - Term Time only Split days of 7:30am – 9:30am, 2:30pm – 21:00pm Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, We are working with a fantastic SEMH school who are seeking a Residential Care Officer to support their children, they all have educational statements and need your help to encourage and help them to achieve their full potential. This school is a residential setting and has been taken over by a well-regarded Trust. They are looking for a nurturing individual to join their team of fantastic staff who work together to create a family feel; with their small class sizes and shared mealtimes, I know you will agree with us that they are exceeding expectations, and the school does feel like a family. Does this sound like somewhere you would love to work as a Residential Care Officer Working with individual students to develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills Being responsible for the safety of the children, making sure they have a secure but stimulating setting where they can be involved in not only education but also leisure activities Counsel the students in personal and social skills, including health, hygiene, domestic protocol and relationships Accompany children to various required visits such as Doctors, Shopping trips, Dentist etc Observe the students and write reports to notify any required information Individual houses for students to live in Monday-Friday – with fully customised bedrooms and kitchens to create an independent and family feel Academic timetable during the day with designated time in the evenings for activities such as swimming, bowling, cinema, sports etc Excellent modern facilities, including a recording studio and music equipment, onsite swimming pool, and a private farm which students can enjoy Why work with us? We have over 250 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 Harry@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake 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 personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements.

Residential Care Officer

Chelmsford
Essex
Perm opportunity
Primary SEMH school Residential Care Officer Full time - Term Time only Split days of 7:30am – 9:30am, 2:30pm – 21:00pm Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, We are working with a fantastic SEMH school who are seeking a Residential Care Officer to support their children, they all have educational statements and need your help to encourage and help them to achieve their full potential. This school is a residential setting and has been taken over by a well-regarded Trust. They are looking for a nurturing individual to join their team of fantastic staff who work together to create a family feel; with their small class sizes and shared mealtimes, I know you will agree with us that they are exceeding expectations, and the school does feel like a family. Does this sound like somewhere you would love to work as a Residential Care Officer Working with individual students to develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills Being responsible for the safety of the children, making sure they have a secure but stimulating setting where they can be involved in not only education but also leisure activities Counsel the students in personal and social skills, including health, hygiene, domestic protocol and relationships Accompany children to various required visits such as Doctors, Shopping trips, Dentist etc Observe the students and write reports to notify any required information Individual houses for students to live in Monday-Friday – with fully customised bedrooms and kitchens to create an independent and family feel Academic timetable during the day with designated time in the evenings for activities such as swimming, bowling, cinema, sports etc Excellent modern facilities, including a recording studio and music equipment, onsite swimming pool, and a private farm which students can enjoy Why work with us? We have over 250 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 Harry@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake 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 personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements.

Learning support assistant - Complex needs school

Harlow
Essex
ASAP Start
Parker Smith is partnering with a well-established SEN school in Harlow, and we're looking for a passionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dedicated team. Location: Harlow Salary: £85-£95 PAYE, term time only About the Role: As an LSA, you'll play a crucial role in supporting students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, Non-verbal, challenging behavior and more. Empowering them to succeed academically and socially. You'll provide individualised support, assist with classroom activities, and help create an inclusive learning environment. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers competitive pay rates and professional development within a supportive school community. Requirements: Previous experience supporting students with diverse needs preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff. Benefits: Competitive pay rates, reflecting experience and qualifications. Opportunities for career advancement and skill development. Supportive school community committed to student welfare and success. Join Parker Smith in Harlow and make a difference in the lives of students. Apply now!

SEN Teacher

Southend
Essex
ASAP Start
Special Educational Needs Teacher – Immediate start - Southend – SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)/ PMLD (Profound Learning Difficulties) Are you an experienced and qualified Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Have you always had a passion and talent for teaching children with additional needs? I am actively recruiting creative and engaging teachers for a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school in Southend. I am looking for a teacher who is passionate about working with SEND. Brief overview: SEND/SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)/ PMLD (Profound Learning Difficulties) Teacher pay scale Location: East London SEND school: Pupils have profound, multiple and severe learning, health and care needs. April Start Date The ability to engage children with SEND is essential About the role of Special Educational Needs Teacher: As a Special Educational Needs Teacher based in this East London SEND school, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons for small classes of children with profound, multiple and severe learning, health and care needs. Working as a Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will understand that academic development is only possible when you address the primary need first. You will work with the school's multidisciplinary therapy team to ensure the best holistic development possible. These opportunities will suit teachers with a passion and natural ability to engage children with SEND diagnoses. You can create interactive, therapeutic, and meaningful lessons, helping children reach their full potential. Requirements for Special Educational Needs Teacher: To work as a Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will ideally hold QTS or QTLS or have relevant experience as a teacher. Solid experience working with vulnerable children is beneficial, but we want to hear from ALL teachers. If you are interested in a teaching approach that is holistic and therapeutic but doesn't necessarily have this experience yet, please still enquire. The school Based in East London, the school is close to public transport links and offers parking for those driving. The school staff are a happy and vibrant team; they love what they do and love the fact that no two days are the same! Excellent training is available for teachers coming to this school with no SEND school experience. As long as you are an open-minded individual who embraces challenges and is looking for an opportunity to contribute significantly to the lives of pupils with individual needs, this could be your opportunity to make a real difference! Are you interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch with us! You can apply by response to this advert! Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within five 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. 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 G.D.P.R. requirements. Special Educational Needs Teacher – Immediate start - Southend – PMLD/SLD