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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Primary Teacher - SEMH School

Tower Hamlets
North East London
30000 - 50000
Primary Teacher - SEMH Teacher - North East London Are you passionate about teaching students with social emotional and mental health disorders? Are you a Primary Teacher with experience in SEMH settings? or are you currently teaching in mainstream and seeking a transition into an SEND setting. SEMH specialist school We are looking for a Primary Teacher for a specialist SEMH school based in North East London. The school caters for students who are unable to access mainstream education and has a therapeutic approach to teaching and learning with an onsite team of Therapy staff. The class sizes are very small and focus on the individual needs of students who have often experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. We support Education providers that educate children and young people who for many reasons cannot access any other formal educational settings – these are the most vulnerable, at risk and hard to reach in our community. Understanding their SEMH needs must be met before any academic development can happen. Understanding their SEMH needs is essential in these roles and we are seeking individuals who can make a positive impact. What We Are looking for Therapeutic teaching approach Primary specialist with phonics 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 disengaged teenagers is essential. What you can expect from this role To teach in a setting with a likeminded team 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 Primary Teacher Requirements Although this particular role requires QTS/QTLS we want to hear from all Teachers no matter what your qualification is! The passion to teach and inspire young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development. 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. 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.

Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Hackney
North East London
51000 - 57000
Lead Speech and Language Therapist North East London Permanent starting Salary £50514 - £57568 We are looking for an experienced Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join a school's trust, working across two sites based within North East London. The trust is committed to supporting young people with ASC and is looking for an experienced Lead SALT who shares their vision and is passionate about improving the quality of life for autistic children and young people. Within this role you will be the lead to the Speech and Language Therapist Team. Lead Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) Responsibilities; Leading a team of SALTs Making sure your team is making a real difference Support the Head of Integrated Services in reviewing and developing the team's approach Delivering an excellent and responsive speech and language therapy service Consult school staff such as Senior Leaders, SENCOs, and class teachers to support the integration of SaLT principles into the curriculum Lead SALT Requirements; Strong experience in leadership Qualified Speech and Language Therapist HCPC registration Experience in working with Children with Complex Needs Apply today to elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk at Park Smith Inclusion if you are interested in this role or other therapist's positions!

Primary SEND Learning Support Assistant

Newham
North East London
£90 - £95 per day
Job Title: Reception SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Mainstream Primary School, Newham, London Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Salary: £90 - £95 per day About Us: Our vibrant, inclusive mainstream primary school in Newham is dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment for all our students. We are passionate about helping every child reach their full potential, especially those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our Reception class, providing specialized support to students who display Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and other additional needs. The Role: As a Reception SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting students in their academic, social, and emotional development. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to deliver tailored interventions and strategies that promote inclusion and positive behavior. Your role will involve one-to-one and small group work, assisting with classroom tasks, and helping to manage behavior in a way that supports each child’s unique needs. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEMH, ASC, and other additional needs. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behavior management strategies. Support the class teacher in creating an inclusive learning environment. Help students to develop their social skills and emotional regulation. Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to support student progress. Support students in both structured classroom activities and unstructured times such as break times and transitions. Foster positive relationships with students, promoting independence, confidence, and resilience. Person Specification: Experience working with children with SEMH, ASC, and other additional needs in a school setting is essential. A strong understanding of SEND and knowledge of behavior management strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs. Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently. Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent are desirable. A positive, proactive approach and a commitment to the well-being of students. Why Join Us?: A supportive and friendly working environment with professional development opportunities. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs. Work in a dynamic and diverse community with a strong ethos of inclusion. How to Apply: To apply for this rewarding role, please submit your CV. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Hackney
North East London
£420 - £450 per week - paid PAYE
Early Years Teaching Assistant - SEN Fantastic SEN School EYFS ASAP Start, Full-Time (term time only) £420 - £450 PAYE Per Week Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Are you keen to make a difference in the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEN? I am working with a vibrant and creative SEN school in the heart of Hertfordshire, and the school is looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join them ASAP on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to gain practical and clinical experience in the field of special needs education. Early Years Teaching Assistant - EYFS SEN TA requirements Passion for working with children in early years / EYFS who require additional support in order to access education and social development May have experience working in a nursery or early years class Ideally previous experience (formal or informal) supporting children with Autism or other special educational needs Has excellent communication skills and be a team player A proactive and positive individual who is always striving to meet children's learning needs. Ability to build rapport with children Has creative approach What you can expect as a Early Years Teaching Assistant / EYFS SEN TA Your role as a Early Years Teaching Assistant in a special school will be to support children with Autism / ASC and complex 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 - this SEN school is 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 an Early Years Teaching Assistant / EYFS TA 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-£90 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 Teaching Assistant / EYFS TA opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to Elise Harnwell at Parker Smith Inclusion. 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. INDSUPP

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Newham
North East London
£90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE
SEMH Teaching Assistant - (Social Emotional Mental Health) London Borough of Newham Social Emotional and Mental Health Special Educational Needs - Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Challenging Behaviours Ages 3 - 19 - all through school Vacancies in their primary and secondary site Beautiful school with a therapeutic approach to teaching and mentoring Up to £100 per day PAYE Are you a caring and resilient person who would make an excellent role model? Do you have a strong drive to help and support children with special educational needs? I am currently working with a truly fantastic school in the London Borough of Newham which is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their welcoming team. Benefits of the position: The opportunity to work alongside a fantastic and supportive senior leadership team where staff wellbeing is a priority The opportunity to gain valuable experience working to help and support children with additional needs within a classroom setting Up to £100 per day PAYE Excellent work-life balance due to school hours and working during term time only The opportunity to develop professionally with further training Requirements of an SEMH Teaching Assistant: A caring, supportive and resilient personality Works well as part of a team, able to be flexible where necessary Experience working as a teaching assistant previously would be highly valued for this role Experience working with children in a school or youth club setting would be highly valued for this role Experience working as a care worker would be hugely beneficial for this role Interested in hearing more about our SEMH Teaching Assistant roles? 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.

SEND Teacher - East London

Newham
North East London
35,000 - 55000
SEND Teacher - September 2024 East London SEND School Permanent position September 2024 start MPS + SEN Point Are you a specialist SEND Teacher seeking a rewarding opportunity in the new academic year in a SEND setting? Do you want to work in a new and expanding purpose-built SEND school that offers extensive CPD and takes staff wellbeing very seriously? About the SEND Teacher: The successful SEND Teacher will prepare, plan and deliver lessons to a small group of pupils who have autism and complex needs, and you will help to nurture them and help them to develop academically. The ideal SEND Teacher: The ideal SEND Teacher will be driven to succeed and teach children with autism and complex needs. You will have the passion and purpose to want to make a difference in the world. You will understand the pathways this teaching can represent to help pupils gain employment. The ideal SEND Teacher will be a passionate individual who relishes all challenges teaching students with additional needs can have. Ideally, the school are looking for a teacher with previous experience teaching students with SEND, autism and complex needs but mainstream teachers are welcome to apply as with the schools outstanding CPD programme and specialist SEND training, this truly is a wonderful school to take those first SEND teaching steps!! The wonderful SEND school: Well-resourced large SEND school in Hounslow Primary and secondary age – ASD and complex needs Lots of opportunities to progress in a growing school Supportive leadership who are passionate about staff progression Employee counselling and support Generous pension scheme Developing an integrated therapeutic educational model If you want to work in an authentic, child-centred, stable professional working environment that promotes high standards for our pupils and places very high importance on staff wellbeing, then please apply today to Elise Harnwell at Parker Smith Inclusion. 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.

Positive Behaviour Support Assistant

All
North East London
Up to £110
Positive Behaviour Support Assistant Start date: September 2024 School Type: Special School (Autism and Severe Learning Difficulty) Location: London Borough of Newham, East London Salary: £110 per day PAYE I am actively recruiting Positive Behaviour Support Assistants for a Special School in Newham, East London. This school provides specialised education and positive behaviour support for pupils with Autism (ASC) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). This specialised role requires a candidate with an understanding of Autism and an appreciation of positive behaviour support. The Day to Day of a Positive Behaviour Support Assistant - Supporting in classes as assigned Observing pupils and keeping records Calling parents and writing up incidents on behaviour watch Attending school CPD, briefings etc Answering calls when a student is dysregulated. Supporting students 1:1 when dysregulated Making resources such as now and next boards The Ideal Candidate could be – Understanding and experienced working with pupils with autism and severe learning difficulty Appreciating of positive behaviour support methods Dedicated to providing high quality care and support for pupils with SEND Looking for an interesting and dynamic role in a growing school with specialist and skilled staff Ready to be a part of something big? Click Apply!

Behaviour Learning Mentor

Hackney
North East London
£90 - £105 PAYE; Weekly Payment
Behaviour Learning Mentor Primary & Secondary Schools North East London, Hackney Full-Time Salary: £90 - £105 PAYE, Weekly Payment Are you a Behaviour Learning Mentor? Are you an aspiring psychologist or teacher? Are you looking to gain more experience? Are you interested in working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs? If your answer is yes, this will be an excellent opportunity for your next step! We are currently working in partnership with a fantastic SEN school located in Hackney, North East London. The school is looking for a Behaviour Learning Mentor to join their friendly and supportive team. The school provides holistic and therapeutic education to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional needs such as Autism/ASC/ASD and ADHD. Highlights: Behaviour Learning Mentor Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4pm Specialist SEN school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and Autism/ASC/ASD with associated learning difficulties and expressive behaviour; some pupils will have undiagnosed mental health needs such as severe anxiety and school phobia Providing nurturing, fun, and stimulating sensory-related activities Utilising creative arts into their curricula such as music, arts, drama, and dance Promoting pupils’ wellbeing £95 - £105 PAYE; weekly payment An excellent opportunity for those aspiring SEND Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Youth Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellor, and Social Workers Ideal Behaviour Learning Mentor: Graduates who studied either Psychology, Criminology, Education Studies or Creative Arts are welcome to apply! Has experience working with children and young people with special needs and/or hard to reach Has personal interests in supporting children and young people with special needs, particularly with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH A positive, proactive, and patient individual who has a can-do attitude and is willing to learn A team player and has great communication skills Being able to build up good working relationships with students and staff Behaviour Learning Mentor’s Main Responsibilities: Supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) with associated learning difficulties and expressive behaviour; many have additional needs such as Autism/ASC and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Some pupils may have undiagnosed complex mental health needs such as depression, school phobia, and trauma-related anxieties. Assisting the class teacher with planning, preparing and delivering learning activities as well as monitoring and assessing children’s achievement and progress Actively involved in a wide range of activities, promoting the physical, cognitive, cultural, social and emotional well-being of the pupils Actively interacting with children through play-based and sensory-related activities. Behaviour Learning Mentor | SEND Jobs | Education Jobs | University Graduates | ASAP Start Interested in hearing more? Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical, people-focused recruitment consultancy, completely dedicated to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding 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.