1:1 Teaching Assistant

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Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Westminster
North West London
£45,000 - £50,000
Role: Paediatric Occupational Therapist Location: Central London Start date: ASAP Contract details: Band 6/7, Flexible options: permanent full time, permanent term time only, Locum full/part time Salary up to £48,000 (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 OT background and passion for paediatric support? Are you skilled at delivery of OT training, modelling, programs and equipment/adaptation recommendations? I am looking for a band 6/7 OT 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 OT, permanent term time only OT, or someone looking for more flexible locum work. About the role of Paediatric Occupational Therapist 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 OT 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 Paediatric Occupational Therapist 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 Paediatric Occupational Therapist 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 emilie@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.

Nurture Teacher

All
South West London
Teacher pay scale
Nurture Teacher – ASAP - London - Complex SEMH/ASD Are you an experienced and qualified Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Is the opportunity to make a genuine social impact what you have been waiting for? I am interested in speaking to teachers across London who have a passion for working with vulnerable children with highly complex SEMH needs/disorders and ASD. Roles will start ASAP on a full-time basis, both long-term/permanent Brief overview: Nurture Teacher – Primary and secondary roles available Teacher pay scale Location: London Alternative Provisions (Aps), Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), SEMH schools for Complex SEMH and autism - ages 7-18 Roles to start immediately and from September Ability to engage children with SEND is essential About the role of Nurture Teacher: As a Nurture Teacher based in these highly complex settings, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons for small groups of 4 to 8 children, depending on the school. Working as a Nurture teacher requires a holistic approach, focusing on the whole child, academic development is only possible when you address the primary need first. You will work with the school's multidisciplinary therapy team, helping students find ways to do the things they need and want to do. These opportunities will suit teachers who have a passion and natural ability to engage hard to reach pupils and those with strong classroom presence. You will engage the children and young people within the school in innovative, therapeutic, and meaningful activities, supporting them in learning to help them reach their full potential. Requirements for Nurture Teacher: To work as a Nurture Teacher, you will ideally hold QTS or QTLS or have relevant experience as a Teacher. Solid experience working with highly vulnerable children, pupils at risk of exploitation, gang-related issues, violent and aggressive behaviour, substance misuse, school phobic, highly disengaged pupils and anxiety disorders is beneficial but we want to hear from ALL teachers. If you are interested in a teaching approach that is holistic and therapeutic but don’t necessarily have this experience yet, please still enquire. 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. SEND jobs | SEN jobs | Inner London |Nurture Teacher

Occupational Therapist - NE London

All
North East London
£35,000 - £45,000
School based Occupational Therapist - NE London – Throughout academic year Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge or career progression? Do you have a strong background and passion for paediatric support? As specialist SEND consultants we are ALWAYS actively looking to connect with Occupational Therapists who are looking to work in the field of paediatrics or education. We want to speak to professionals with a passion for working with vulnerable children with highly complex needs. About the role of school based Occupational Therapist The whole purpose of a school based Occupational Therapist is to help children succeed. As an OT based in highly complex 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. Requirements for school based Occupational Therapist 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 experience, ideally working with highly vulnerable children, or children with complex needs We get most opportunities for band 6/7 OTs but we want to hear from overseas trained and newly qualified OTs too! Pay and hours – school salaries are competitive but sometimes term time only, please bear that in mind. School hours are typically 8.30 to 3.30/4pm, so for our OTs looking to balance family life, this is a huge benefit. This also benefits our OTs who work privately or like to have free time to work on other projects! About the schools We work with a range of schools that cater for children with a vast range of needs, please speak to us to find out where your experience would fit best. Some of our schools will be for children who are at risk, highly vulnerable with complex mental health conditions and sometimes comorbid needs. Some will be Autism specialist schools and others will support PMLD and complex disabilities and learning needs. We want to find the right place for you! 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 emilie@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.

Speech and Language Therapist

All
South West London
£32,000 - £45,000
School Speech and Language Therapist - SW London - September start Are you an experienced band 6/7 Speech and Language Therapist looking to become part of a multidisciplinary therapy team for a SEND school trust? Do you have a strong paediatric SaLT background and passion for paediatric support? I am looking for a band 6/7 SaLT to become part of a permanent multidisciplinary therapy team based across 2 SEND school sites in SW London. About the role of School Based Speech and Language Therapist The Speech and Language therapy teams form part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive forward programmes of development and rehabilitation. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass Speech and Language Therapy assessments, treatment and management of needs extended to life outside of school. You will assess, implement and develop treatment programmes according to diagnosis and identified needs. The school is set up on two sites, primary and secondary, and they are a special school for Speech, Language and Communication Needs - SLCN. They are expanding their therapy team and looking to appoint an additional SaLT. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a Senior SaLT, Senior OT, OT and therapy assistants. Candidate should be/have: A registered Speech and Language Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) or registration in process. Paediatric experience. A passion to work in Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy. An understanding of Speech and Language Therapy process/interventions/assessments. Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills. Resilience and an ability to manage difficult situations. Whatever your situation or level of experience, please speak to us today to discuss opportunities within Speech and Language Therapy in London schools! Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our Speech and Language 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 emilie@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.

HLTA

Ealing
North West London
£110 PAYE per day
HLTA West London - Ealing Immediate start £110 per day PAYE (Temp - Perm) Are you looking for a new challenge where no day is the same? Do you have a real passion for SEND and looking to join an inspiring staff team at an Alternative Provision? Are you looking for a step up from your TA/LSA role? If this sounds like you, then please keep reading... This innovative and progressive alternative provision, based in West London, provides full-time, alternative, secondary education for young people aged between 4 and 19. This role requires a nurturing mentor who can provide support to a disengaged, school refuser who struggles with anxiety and associated behavioural challenges. This primary-aged boy requires 1:1 support from a calm and patient HLTA who can implement the strategies put in place by the class teachers and therapy staff. School - Alternative Provision A challenging behaviour-based setting providing education, mentoring, counselling, and family support for some of the most vulnerable young people in and around West London A school for Key stage 1 – Key stage 5 students who are unable to access mainstream education due to their additional needs Some students may have more complex needs including social, emotional and health needs (SEMH) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) A dedicated and dynamic staff team who are on hand to support and guide you! Role - HLTA This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for new challenges and progression, you will have the ability to make a social impact and change the path of someone’s life! A long-term contract, working for the whole academic year with the prospects of becoming a permanent member of staff! The school hours are 8:30-4pm (Mon-Fri) £110 day rates via PAYE You - HLTA Working to ensure all students receive an inclusive education to those who are unable to access their education in mainstream schools You will need to be resilient, patient, calm and dedicated to your responsibility as HLTA You will be able to commute to Ealing via public transport, there is no parking available Experience working with young people with SEMH, ASD, SpLD and people with language barriers Ability to build strong relationships with staff and students Proven behaviour management skills Be able to react and adapt to challenges effectively whilst remaining professional Committed to build a career based in Special Educational Needs Desirable training: Positive Behaviour Strategies like Team Teach, MAPA, PRICE, or Proact Skip, Boxall training, play or music therapy Pay Long-term contracts are available for those who are looking for immediate work. 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, please bear in mind that all school-based work will be term time only Again, we are happy to help you with any rates queries, just ask us! Interested in hearing more about our HLTA roles? If you want to hear more about our HLTA opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to emilie@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 Teaching Assistant, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements

Occupational Therapist - SW London

All
South West London
£30,000 - £49,000
School based Occupational Therapist - SW London – Throughout academic year Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge or career progression? Do you have a strong background and passion for paediatric support? As specialist SEND consultants we are ALWAYS actively looking to connect with Occupational Therapists who are looking to work in the field of paediatrics or education. We want to speak to professionals with a passion for working with vulnerable children with highly complex needs. About the role of school based Occupational Therapist The whole purpose of a school based Occupational Therapist is to help children succeed. As an OT based in highly complex 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. Requirements for school based Occupational Therapist 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 experience, ideally working with highly vulnerable children, or children with complex needs We get most opportunities for band 6/7 OTs but we want to hear from overseas trained and newly qualified OTs too! Pay and hours – school salaries are competitive but sometimes term time only, please bear that in mind. School hours are typically 8.30 to 3.30/4pm, so for our OTs looking to balance family life, this is a huge benefit. This also benefits our OTs who work privately or like to have free time to work on other projects! About the schools We work with a range of schools that cater for children with a vast range of needs, please speak to us to find out where your experience would fit best. Some of our schools will be for children who are at risk, highly vulnerable with complex mental health conditions and sometimes comorbid needs. Some will be Autism specialist schools and others will support PMLD and complex disabilities and learning needs. We want to find the right place for you! 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 emilie@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.

Nurture Teacher

Croydon
South East London
MPS1 - UPS3 Teacher Pay Scale
Nurture Teacher – SE London - Complex SEMH/ASD Are you an experienced and qualified Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Is the opportunity to make a genuine social impact what you have been waiting for? I am interested in speaking to teachers across London who have a passion for working with vulnerable children with highly complex SEMH needs/disorders and ASD. Roles will start in September or sooner on a full-time basis, both long-term/permanent Brief overview: Nurture Teacher – Primary and secondary roles available Teacher pay scale Location: London Alternative Provisions (APs), Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), SEMH schools for Complex SEMH and autism - ages 7-18 Roles to start immediately and from September Ability to engage children with SEND is essential About the role of Nurture Teacher: As a Nurture Teacher based in these highly complex settings, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons for small groups of 4 to 8 children, depending on the school. Working as a Nurture teacher requires a holistic approach, focusing on the whole child, academic development is only possible when you address the primary need first. You will work with the school's multidisciplinary therapy team, helping students find ways to do the things they need and want to do. These opportunities will suit teachers who have a passion and natural ability to engage hard to reach pupils and those with strong classroom presence. You will engage the children and young people within the school in innovative, therapeutic, and meaningful activities, supporting them in learning to help them reach their full potential. Requirements for Nurture Teacher: To work as a Nurture Teacher, you will ideally hold QTS or QTLS or have relevant experience as a Teacher. Solid experience working with highly vulnerable children, pupils at risk of exploitation, gang-related issues, violent and aggressive behaviour, substance misuse, school phobic, highly disengaged pupils and anxiety disorders is beneficial but we want to hear from ALL teachers. If you are interested in a teaching approach that is holistic and therapeutic but don’t necessarily have this experience yet, please still enquire. 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. SEND jobs | SEN jobs | SE London |Nurture Teacher

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Barnet
North West London
£90 - £100 PAYE per day
Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant - Secondary ASD School Location: Barnet, London Experience: Beneficial but not essential Pay rate: £90 - £100 per day PAYE Contract: Temp - perm SEN Learning Support Assistant Role Parker Smith Inclusion are looking for passionate, dedicated, and reliable Learning Support Assistants to join our team and work in a secondary Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) School in Barnet, London. This is an exciting role to help support transformational change at an incredibly rewarding level with children of all ages. Requirements: To be successful in this role, you must have positive and engaging approach which is focused on being a highly motivated. Experience in the SEND sector is beneficial but not essential. The most important thing is being willing to learn, having a natural understanding of individual needs and a genuine passion to help children with needs grow their learning and support their development. If you want a career with purpose, this is your chance! The successful applicant will hold responsibility for understanding and following care plans, attending and participating in reviews, liaising with parents and/or carers, contributing to multi-disciplinary teams as required, and report writing as necessary. Benefits: This career provides invaluable job satisfaction and is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the children and young people and the wider school community, as well as career progression potential. Interested? If you would like to join our team of dedicated, committed, and enthusiastic SEN professionals, then please 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 if you have any questions about your career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All candidates must be willing to undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will support you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion