1:1 Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teacher SEMH Primary School Redbridge – September 2024 Salary: MPS/UPS Are you passionate about teaching students with social emotional and mental health disorders? Do you want to teach in a therapeutic setting? Are you a teacher with experience in SEMH settings? Or are you currently teaching in mainstream and seeking a transition into a SEND setting? SEMH specialist school I am working with a fantastic residential school in the London Borough of Redbridge which houses and educates students with educational statements and encourages them to reach their full potential. This Residential School are seeking an ambitious SEMH Teacher to join their team of fantastic staff who work together to create a family feel; with their small class sizes and shared mealtimes, you’ll agree that they are exceeding expectations. Having visited this school and met with the team, I was blown away by their values and their attitude to supporting young people. The students are happy coming to school and value the support they receive. This school also occupies a large farm and swimming pool, and even the opportunity to live on site in one of the houses! The Ideal SEMH Teacher A SEMH Teacher should be able to use a therapeutic teaching approach – Experience of teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies SEMH Teacher should be a 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 – SEMH Teacher Experience of working with disengaged teenagers is essential. What you can expect from this SEMH Teacher role To teach in a setting with a likeminded team of SEMH Teachers and professionals who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people Excellent facilities in a brand new fit for purpose school building Experience working in specialist therapeutic settings. Working with Multidisciplinary therapy teams Extensive specialist training from SEMH Specialists Interested in hearing more about SEMH Teacher opportunities? 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 us. 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.

Exciting Opportunity for a Primary ASC Teacher in a Epping SEND School! Join our vibrant team at a brand-new purpose-built SEND school where we prioritise staff well-being and offer extensive CPD opportunities. Located within a newly-refurbished building, the school hosts a range of fantastic facilities and various opportunities for the children to express themselves. This includes small classroom size (7 - 9 students) to ensure that each child is given the attention they need, as well as specialist facilities for IT, food technology and science. There are also calming therapy spaces for students and a Eco Garden for quiet reflection and a large outdoor area with a grassy pitch. The wellbeing and growth of their staff is also really important as they offer continuous professional development from the day you first start. About the Role: As a Primary ASC Teacher, you'll have the rewarding task of preparing, planning, and delivering lessons to a small group of pupils with autism and complex needs. Your nurturing approach will empower them to achieve their learning goals. Who We're Looking For: The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about teaching children with autism and complex needs. If you're driven to make a positive impact and believe in the transformative power of education, you're exactly who we're looking for! While previous experience in SEND is beneficial, we welcome applications from mainstream teachers. With our outstanding CPD programme and specialised SEMD training, this is the perfect opportunity to take your first steps into SEND teaching! About Our Wonderful School: Well-resourced, spacious SEND school located in West London Catering to primary and secondary age groups with ASD and complex needs Abundant opportunities for career growth in our expanding school Supportive leadership dedicated to staff development Employee counselling and robust support system in place Generous pension scheme to support your future Embracing an integrated therapeutic educational model A relaxing on-site canteen - you no longer have to worry about what to get (fish and chips on Fridays!!) Car parking space If you're seeking a nurturing, child-centred work environment that values professional standards and prioritises staff well-being, we encourage you to apply today! Reach out to Anwar at Parker Smith Inclusion (Harry@psinclusion.co.uk).

Occupational Therapist - School-Based - Part Time/Full time Working in a specialist department at a beautiful SEND primary school that caters for children with Autism/ASC and other Mild - Moderate Learning Difficulties Harlow Permanent Contract; Full-Time (term time only) OR part-time Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT)? Are you registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? Do you have paediatric experience? Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical, people-focused SEND recruitment consultancy. We have several Occupational Therapist vacancies available, and we are actively looking to connect with individuals looking to work in paediatrics or education. We want to speak to professionals passionate about working with vulnerable children and young people with highly complex needs. We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join a beautiful SEMH school; they have a wonderful facilities based within the school, which caters for KS2 pupils with ASD and other moderate learning difficulties. About the role A school-based Occupational Therapist aims to help vulnerable children and young people be as independent as possible. You will look at the whole child, tackling individual tasks and helping children find ways to do what they need and want to do. You will also liaise closely with the multi-disciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, and teaching/support staff. You will engage with the children and young people within the school in innovative, helpful therapeutic and meaningful activities, supporting them in learning and reaching their full potential. Requirements You must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy degree and be HCPC registered You will need solid experience, ideally working with highly vulnerable children and young people or children with Autism/ASC and learning disabilities Overseas-trained and newly qualified Band 5 Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply! In line with NHS band scales, however, please note that sometimes your salary will be pro-rated as it is term-time only. The working hours are 8:30am to 4pm, so for our OTs looking for work-life balance, this is a huge benefit. This also benefits our OTs who work privately or like to have free time to work on other projects! Interested in hearing more? Please get in touch if you want to hear more about our Occupational Therapist opportunities! You can apply by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to Caitlin at Parker Smith Inclusion. 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 SEN 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 personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements

SEPTEMBER START SEN Teaching Assistant £80-90 Per Day PAYE Southend Are you looking for a new role for September? Maybe you are graduating from University and looking to gain experience working with SEN? Are you an empathetic person who Is passionate about SEN? 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 Southend that are now looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to start in September. 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 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

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in an environment where you can build strong relationships and support students throughout their secondary education journey? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This secondary provision is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with a class of 7 students per year, following them from Year 7 to Year 11, building relationships, and gaining their trust along the way. Position Details: Role: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) specialising in ASD, ADHD, and SEMH Class Size: 7 students per year Temp to Perm Opportunity Pay Range: £85 - £110 per day (depending on experience and responsibility) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 16:00 pm Key Responsibilities: Provide support and assistance to students with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs Build strong relationships with students and gain their trust Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to implement individualised support plans Assist in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment Encourage students to engage with their learning and develop essential skills Requirements: Previous experience working with students with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH Ability to build rapport with students and establish positive relationships Patience, empathy, and resilience in supporting students with diverse needs Strong communication and teamwork skills Commitment to promoting inclusion and fostering student well-being If you are passionate about supporting students with SEN and making a positive impact in their lives, we want to hear from you! Join our dedicated team and be part of a supportive environment where every contribution counts. Together, we can empower students to thrive and succeed! To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Position: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Chelmsford Salary: £25,000 - £45,000 Type: Full-Time Are you a passionate and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young students? We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team, working across two schools in Chelmsford, supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and trauma. About the Role: In this role, you will provide vital speech and language therapy services to students in both a primary and secondary therapeutic school setting. Your work will focus on supporting children and adolescents who face a variety of communication challenges due to SEMH and trauma. By working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other specialists, you will help create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Key Responsibilities: Conduct assessments to identify students’ speech, language, and communication needs. Develop and implement individualized therapy plans tailored to each student’s needs. Provide direct therapy sessions, both one-on-one and in group settings. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate therapy goals into the classroom environment. Monitor and report on student progress, adjusting therapy plans as necessary. Offer training and support to school staff to enhance their ability to support students’ communication needs. Qualifications and Experience: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience working with children and adolescents, particularly those with SEMH and trauma. Strong understanding of the challenges faced by students with speech and language difficulties. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. What We Offer: Competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £45,000, based on experience and qualifications. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students. If you are a compassionate and committed Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a positive difference in the educational journey of our students. How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to harry@psinclusion.co.uk Make a lasting impact. Help us support and empower our students to communicate and succeed. Apply today!

Role: Occupational Therapist (OT) Location: Central London Start date: ASAP Contract details: Band 6/7, Flexible options: Term time only full time/part time Salary up to £25,000 - £50,000 (based on f/t 52 weeks) Are you an experienced band 6/7 Occupational Therapist looking to become part of a Inclusion Service multidisciplinary therapy team? Do you have a strong paediatric Occupational Therapy background and passion for paediatric support? Are you skilled at delivery of Occupational Therapy training, modelling, programs and equipment/adaptation recommendations? I am looking for a band 6/7 Occupational Therapist to become part of a multidisciplinary therapy team as part of an Inclusion Service. The opportunities here are flexible and could suit a permanent F/T Occupational Therapist, permanent term time only Occupational Therapist, or someone looking for more flexible locum work. About the role of Occupational Therapist (OT) School based occupational therapists focus on addressing educational needs to promote students' participation and performance in school. This may involve focusing on sensory and functional needs, as well as social skills. As an Occupational Therapist based in SEND school settings, you will look at the whole child, tackling individual tasks, helping students find ways to do the things they need and want to do. You will liaise closely with the multi-disciplinary clinical team to provide an intensive treatment service. You will engage the children and young people within the school in innovative, helpful therapeutic and meaningful activity, supporting them in learning and reaching their full potential. Duties for this Occupational Therapist (OT) will include: Provide a high quality, school-based Occupational Therapy Service to children, their families, care givers, and schools 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 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 for this Occupational Therapist (OT) To work as a school based Occupational Therapist, you will need to hold a recognised Occupational Therapy degree, be HCPC registered and a registered member of the British College of Occupational Therapists. You will need solid paediatric OT experience, ideally working with a broad range of SEND to include Autism Imaginative: It’s certainly worth keeping in mind that students may become discouraged during their treatment session so it’s important to remain imaginative to create a welcoming and accepting environment Collaborative: It’s important to remain open to collaboration with your students’ team Versatile: You will be based across a case load of schools and provisions for SEND, age ranges from primary to secondary with a broad spectrum of additional needs Patient: Students may react to their OT sessions differently or could even feel defeated at times. In any case, remaining patient to keep them assured of their progress and maintaining a positive attitude will help to encourage the student during their sessions Communicative: Keeping open communication with your students will help to offer them clarity and comfort around their progress, ultimately leading to a sense of encouragement. As well as communicating with students, OTs should possess strong communication skills in order to adequately explain updates to the students’ team members such as other therapists, teachers, and parents This is a band 6/7 OT role and will require experience due to the autonomy of the role About the Inclusion Service Working for this inclusion service comes with great opportunity for CPD and access to very specific training from well known experts in the field. Working with a range of schools means that you will acquire skills and experience across a wide range of SEND including but not limited to PD, LD, SEMH, SLCN, MLD, PMLD, Autism, and Access Needs. 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 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 harry@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.

Mainstream Primary Harlow SEND Teacher Assistant £80-90 per day PAYE We here at Parker Smith are currently working with a fantastic Mainstream Primary School in Harlow. They are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support their students with SEND. Working within children with SEND is such a rewarding opportunity and you will go home and know you have made a difference, what an amazing end to your day! Experience working within SEND is always brilliant but equally the passion to work with SEND and the determination to learn can be enough. Working with SEND would suit somebody Who not only delivers the job requirements but somebody who is kind, patient and who is willing to go the extra mile That is a nurturing person who makes sure all students feel important and listened to Who wishes to help build children and young adults confidence to become independent and valued members of society Able to work with smaller groups or individuals. This could be by managing behaviour in class, helping them to develop their communication skills with peers or planning activities in line with class lessons that could be easier for them to understand. That is flexible as every day can be different 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