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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Deputy Headteacher - January 2025 - Brand New School

All
Essex
Up to 68k
Deputy Headteacher SEMH School Chelmsford Opening January 2025 Have you got experience as a Deputy Headteacher? Do you have experience as a senior leader in a specialist setting, or are you an Assistant Headteacher looking for your next career move? We seek to appoint an ambitious Deputy Headteacher to work within a brand-new specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health Primary and Secondary school in the Chelmsford. The school is a SEMH school for young people aged 7-16 who have experienced various issues in their previous educational settings, and all have an Education and Health Care Plan to support the delivery of meeting their needs. The class sizes are very small and focus on the individual needs of students who have often experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. The Deputy Headteacher must be committed to improving the life chances of the children by allowing each child to leave the school with a successful transition to adulthood. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who can: Work alongside other Senior Leaders on developing the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning to ensure each child realises their potential. Monitor pupil progress to ensure successful outcomes. Be the senior leader with specific responsibility for behaviour and personal development. Be a positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach. Ensuring a creative and rich curriculum both within and outside the classroom. Interested in hearing more about Deputy Headteacher opportunities. If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by the response to this advert! If you are not contacted within five 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.

Behaviour Mentor

Hackney
North East London
£100-120 per day PAYE
Behaviour Mentor London Borough of Hackney Temp to perm Opportunities September We here at Parker Smith Inclusion are working with an Inspiring Pupil Referral Unit in the London Borough of Hackney that are looking for a Behaviour Mentor to join their wonderful team. Their focus is on nurturing and supporting their students with SEMH to help them become confident adults with a real sense of purpose. The students may have very challenging behaviour so you must feel confident in managing this. What we are looking for in a Behaviour Mentor Experience of working with young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Resilience and able to work well in challenging situations 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 you 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 you 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. 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 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 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

Behaviour Mentor

Richmond
South West London
£100 - £110 PAYE Per Day
Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support A brand new SEMH School Richmond Upon Thames £100 - £110 PAYE (negotiable based on additional responsibilities) September Start An exciting opportunity has arisen at a brand new specialist SEMH school in Richmond! The school is opening in September 2024 and they are looking for passionate and experienced Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support / SEMH Learning Professionals to join the team. This role is ideal for individuals who are robust and resilient and who have previous experience working with dysregulated behaviour and children and young people with additional needs, including SEMH, ASC and ADHD The SEMH school offer the following benefits for Behaviour Mentors temp to perm contract - start in September Free lunch from the on-site kitchen supplied by the school's own allotment Access to larger trust staff benefits, including teacher training Learning support meeting every Monday Extensive training, including curriculum and safeguarding 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

SEN Teaching Assistant

All
Hertfordshire
£85 - £90 per day
SEN Teaching Assistant Complex Needs, SLD, PMLD St Albans Parker Smith Inclusion is currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work at a fantastic special needs school based in St Albans in Hertfordshire. The school caters to students aged 2 to 19 years old with a range of complex and profound learning difficulties. Their aim is to develop their students social life, independence, communication key skills. Ensuring every pupil is prepared for adulthood. The school has an ethos of focusing on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all pupils and staff. Key Duties: Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special educational needs. Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure the holistic development of each student. Monitor and record student progress, contributing to ongoing assessments. What you can expect from the school: A new starter induction programme Healthcare & wellbeing programme Varied and ongoing professional development programme Various staff social events throughout the year Annual appraisal programme Annual Occasional day Free on-site parking This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is looking to gain more experience within the SEND field or for aspiring teachers, pastoral workes, child psychologists, educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, counsellors and social workers. 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 GDPR requirements.

Behaviour Mentor

All
North East London
Long Term
PRU Behaviour Mentor £100- £120 PAYE Immediate start London Borough of Islington Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with behavioural and social emotional and mental health needs? We are working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) that is based within central London in the borough of Islington. The school has a primary and secondary site and is looking for experienced behavioural mentors to join both of their sites in September. Suitable candidates must have experience supporting young people. You must be resilient, understanding and confident in supporting young people with behavioural and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). 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 sometimes associated SEND. Behaviour Mentor requirements: Experience of working with young people with challenging behaviour and SEMH Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor / Youth Worker experience / Behaviour Mentor Ability to build strong and meaningful relationship A passion for working with SEND is essential What you can expect as a PRU 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! 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 GDPR requirements.

Autism Teacher

Enfield
North East London
MPS/UPS & SEN Point
Autism Teacher North London Starting ASAP! Long-term and permanent opportunities Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + SEN If you are a nurturing teacher who has experience with Autism and is looking for a new challenge, please read on! We are working with a special school based in Enfield; they cater to children aged 5 - 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs and/or Autism, providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. The school are seeking an experienced and passionate teacher for their ASD class, teaching a class of 6 students in years 1,2 & 3 who have Autism and some who are non-verbal. Main Duties: To plan lessons and teach a class of 6 students in years 1, 2& 3 with Autism and some who are non-verbal To be resilient, hard-working and have an understanding of mental health and teaching neurodiverse children Responsibility for tracking pupil progress and monitoring to support teaching and learning Deliver dynamic and creative lessons Built positive relationships with students, parents and carers Experience teaching children with Autism What can they offer you? An enhanced salary MacBook for every teacher A brand new school building Therapy dogs Wellbeing staff for staff members An onsite gym is nearly completed that staff are able to use Parking on site Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Unqualified and proven experience Excellent communication skills A strong sense of empathy, patience, and resilience, with the ability to remain calm and focused in challenging situations If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please apply now! Or you can contact Louisa at Parker Smith Inclusion

ASD Teacher/ASC Teacher

Enfield
North East London
MPS/UPS
ASD Teacher/ASC Teacher London Borough of Enfield MPS/UPS - PAYE Immediate Start Long term contract with the potential to go permanent Parker Smith Inclusion are currently working with a lovely all-through SEN school based in the London Borough of Enfield who are looking for an ASD/ASC Teacher to join them immediately. The position would be to support two classes comprising of students in year 1 - year 3. The successful candidate must have experience working with ASC students including non verbal students and both class sizes are under 10 students each. The school supports students who have received an ASC/ASD diagnosis as well as students with SEMH needs. They offer art therapy and play therapy to students as a long term intervention to help support their development. The School: Prides itself on treating its' staff well and the progression opportunities available Is in a brand new building with excellent facilities Will shortly be opening an on-site gym which is will be available for staff use On site parking Well-being days for staff If you are ready for your next adventure then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing louisa@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 GDPR Requirements

SEMH Maths Teacher

Thurrock
Essex
MPS
Alternative Provision/Pupil Referral Unit/SEMH KS3 & KS4 Maths PAYE ASAP Parker Smith Inclusion is working in partnership with an Alternative Provision based in Thurrock who are currently looking to recruit a passionate and dynamic Maths Teacher to join their team. The school specialises in supporting the social and emotional educational needs of their students who range in age from 11 to 16 years old who have either been excluded from mainstream education or have medical needs that prevent them from attending a mainstream setting. It is a nurturing, inclusive community where students are able to grow and develop. The role: Experience teaching KS3 & KS4 Maths Work as part of a team and be adaptable to help the students development and progress Be resilient and nurturing This position would suit both someone with SEND or PRU experience as well as someone who is looking to transition into SEND from mainstream education 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 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 GDPR requirements.