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SEND Learning Support Assistants (LSA) Location: Mainstream Primary School with ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision) Hackney Full-Time Positions Available We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to join our team and support children with special educational needs in a mainstream primary school setting in Hackney. This is an exciting opportunity to work 1:1 or 2:1 with pupils who require additional support within mainstream classes, as well as collaborating with our ARP unit. Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored support for children with Autism, behavioural challenges, and speech and language difficulties Assist with personal care when necessary Work closely with teachers to implement and adapt individual education plans (IEPs) Foster a nurturing and inclusive environment to promote emotional and academic development Help maintain a positive and productive classroom atmosphere, encouraging engagement and participation Collaborate with the wider staff team to ensure a consistent approach to each child’s needs What We're Looking For: Previous experience working with children with Autism, speech and language difficulties, and challenging behaviours Experience with personal care (or willingness to be trained) First Aid training is highly beneficial (can be offered to the right candidates) Strong communication skills and a pro-active, personable attitude A professional and supportive approach to working with both children and colleagues Willingness to contribute to the school community and support inclusion across the school Ideal for: Experienced LSAs or graduates looking to begin a career in the education sector with a focus on SEND Requirements: A passion for supporting children with SEND and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one before starting) Flexibility, patience, and a collaborative attitude Benefits: Opportunities for ongoing training and development A supportive and welcoming school community First Aid training (if not already certified) If you're personable, proactive, and ready to make a real difference in a child's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you! This role is perfect for both experienced professionals and graduates eager to start a rewarding career in education. Please apply to this advert or enquire with me elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

Experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant Parker Smith Inclusion are always seeking compassionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to join schools in East London full-time, supporting primary-aged children with Special Educational Needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a strong background in working with children who have Autism, Speech and Language difficulties, dysregulated behaviour, and those who have experienced trauma. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group support to children with diverse learning needs Implement and adapt learning activities based on each child’s individual needs Work closely with teachers and SENCO to monitor and track progress Support children in regulating their behaviour and emotional well-being Assist with communication and social interaction development, focusing on speech and language skills Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment Requirements: Proven experience working with primary-aged children with Autism, Speech and Language difficulties, and behavioural challenges Understanding of trauma-informed practices and strategies for supporting children with emotional regulation Strong communication and teamwork skills DBS on the update service (mandatory) A genuine passion for working with children with SEN Details: Full-time position (Monday to Friday) Interviews will be held on Monday 4th November Immediate start available for the right candidate If you are a skilled SEN Learning Support Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV or get in touch elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

Role: Senior Occupational Therapist Workplace: Private Paediatric Therapy Clinic Location: Central West London Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start: ASAP Salary: Dependant on experience - In line with NHS band 6/7 Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for sensory integration looking for a new opportunity in Central West London? Is an opportunity to progress your career the missing piece to your current working life? Are you looking for an opportunity to train and build expertise in Sensory Integration ? Parker Smith Inclusion is excited to present an opportunity for a Permanent Senior Occupational Therapist at a well-established, privately-funded paediatric occupational therapy clinic known for its specialisation in sensory integration therapy. Their commitment to providing assessments and therapy to children and young adults aged 0 to 21 years, with a current client base between 2 and 9 years, makes them an essential service for many families. With expansion on the horizon, they are actively recruiting for a Senior Occupational Therapist and other positions to support their growth. What makes this an attractive workplace for therapists? Stability and Growth: With over 20 years in operation, the clinic offers stability and exciting prospects for growth, including the proposed opening of a second clinic in North London. Professional Development: The clinic prioritises the professional growth of its therapists, offering training, mentorship, and the opportunity to train under the CEO, a world-renowned expert in sensory integration. Varied and Rewarding Caseload: Therapists work with a diverse range of clients from various cultural backgrounds, providing unique learning opportunities and the chance to build close, long-term relationships with clients and their families. Collaborative and Supportive Atmosphere: Described as having a “family-run” feel, they foster open communication and values the input of all team members. Regular team meetings ensure everyone feels prepared and supported. Excellent Facilities: The clinic is located in central London, providing spacious and well-equipped facilities to support therapists in delivering their services effectively. If you are an Occupational Therapist with experience and a passion for sensory integration who is interested in a purposeful and rewarding career at a clinic dedicated to supporting the development of children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Please respond to this advert to express your interest and take the next step in your SEND career. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we will support you in undertaking a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Apply now and let's explore this exciting opportunity together!

Graduate Teaching Assistant London Borough of Hillingdon £85 - £90 per day - paid PAYE November 2024 Monday to Friday - Term Time Only Are you a graduate interested in supporting those with additional needs and making a change in young people’s lives? We are working with a range of fantastic schools in the London borough of Hillingdon to find Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with additional needs. With different opportunities available to work with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health, students with Autism, students removed from mainstream education, SEND provisions in mainstream schools and students with other needs. These opportunities are long-term roles and would see you working in a single school of your choosing. This is a great way to gain experience and make a positive impact on young people’s lives, with opportunities to get training and develop different pathways working within SEND and the education sector. This is a great way to launch your career and gain valuable experience whilst working in a rewarding role. Duties, times and training vary depending on what school you are in. However, you will do a trial day before deciding where you want to stay. This means you will be in the best position for yourself, doing what you are looking for workwise and gaining the experience which is most valuable for what you're pursuing in your career. You will build bonds with students, provide guidance to them and support them within a classroom environment. So, if this sounds like the role for you, why not apply today and I will be in contact with you.

Mental Health Teaching Assistant Hillingdon, North West London £90 - £110 Per day PAYE, depending on experience ASAP Start, full-time (term time only) We are working with a specialist SEMH provision in Hillingdon, and the school is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join them for an immediate start on a full-time contract basis. The School This is a specialist SEMH provision, not a Pupil Referral Unit. The provision aims to provide a nurturing and therapeutic educational experience through personalised learning and development by offering young people a physical, intellectual, emotional and social curriculum, ensuring they meet each pupil's needs individually. You would work alongside a team of experienced, dedicated staff who focus on the children's positive attributes. These pupils will all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some will also have additional needs such as Autism and ADHD. The ideal Mental Health Teaching Assistant Do you have experience working in a SEN school, SEN resource provision within mainstream school, or Alternative Provision? Are you looking to make a difference in a young person’s life who has Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)? Are you looking to work with children and young people with dysregualted behaviour? Can you develop meaningful relationships with children who has complex mental health? Are you looking for your next challenge? If you answered yes to the above questions, then this could be your role.. If you want to hear more about our Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch with Caitlin @ Parker Smith Inclusion! You can also 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 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 are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements

SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) Behaviour Mentor London Borough of Redbridge Are you a strong and resilient Behaviour Mentor looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a fantastic secondary school for children with SEMH needs? Do you have experience working with in a PRU or similar setting? Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, we are working with an alternative provision based in the heart of Redbridge. They are looking for Mental Health Teaching Assistants to make a difference to these students lives by acting as a positive role model as well as providing good academic knowledge to provide support in lessons to ensure the best is achieved from each student. The students will all have a diagnosis of either ASD or Social Emotional Mental Health and cannot attend mainstream school, the students are KS3 and KS4. Requirements of a Behaviour Mentor Experience with dysregulated behaviour – this role would really suit someone who has worked in a PRU or SEMH school, has work as a Pastoral Officer in a school, or has experience with challenging behaviour as a Youth Worker. Experience working to support pupils with physically and emotionally challenging behaviour A resilient personality and an ability to build rapport quickly with staff and students. De-escalation training would be a bonus for this role, however, the school do also provide their own specialised de-escalation training An interest in mental health and seeing behaviour as a form of communication is essential for this role What to expect as a Behaviour Mentor- The opportunity to work in a brilliant alternative provision working with secondary aged students alongside a highly supportive team The opportunity to really make a difference to the life of a pupil with SEMH needs. Long-term positions available The opportunity for a good work-life balance due to school time hours. The opportunity to develop your skills as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant This is a challenging and highly rewarding role which requires a strong and resilient personality and a strong drive to help and support children with additional needs. 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

Therapeutic Mentor ASAP start London Borough of Newham Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with SEMH unable to access Mainstream Education Can you be a resilient role model and help students thrive in their surroundings? We are working with a wonderful, specialist SEMH setting who are seeking passionate, nurturing Therapeutic Mentors for children with a variety of needs which can include significant complex and co-morbid SEMH and ASC . You will receive full training throughout your employment as a Therapeutic Mentor but relevant, prior experience is essential. Therapeutic Support Worker requirements: Experience of working with children or young people with complex SEMH as a primary diagnosis Experience of supporting emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies/co-regulation Ability to resolve conflicts by restorative practice Positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach Experience of working with young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties Or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication Experience with CSE (Child sexual exploitation), CCE (Child Criminal Exploitation), Gang affiliation, County Lines Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Experience of working with disengaged students is essential 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 an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk

PRU- Pupil Referral Unit Drama Teacher London Borough of Wandsworth ASAP Start Are you a creative and inspiring Drama Teacher? Do you have the passion to teach students with SEMH? We here at Parker Smith are working with an Inspiring and wonderful Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in the London Borough of Wandsworth, who are looking for a Drama Teacher to join their fantastic team. The school offers education to students at a secondary age who are not able to attend mainstream education. The needs of the students include dysregulated behaviour, SEMH and other additional SEN. Requirements QTS/QTLS or proven experience teaching the Drama Curriculum Experience teaching within a PRU or a mainstream school where there is dysregulated behaviour 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 an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk