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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ASC Teacher

All
North East London
£36,000 - £56,000
ASC Teacher – Permanent Role East London – Inner London MPS/UPS with SEN Allowance Are you seeking to join an innovative and forward-thinking SEND school offering unique progression opportunities? A fantastic new opportunity has arisen within an East London borough, where a brand-new special school and provision are seeking ASC Teachers for the spring term. About the SEND School This multisite special school will be opening both a new school and provision in September 2023. They cater to children of all ages with a variety of needs, including Autism, SLD, and PMLD. The children's abilities and needs range widely in complexity, meaning there is likely to be a class that suits every teacher. With an exceptional leadership team committed to promoting from within, most of their new SLT posts will be filled by existing middle leaders. This approach will create numerous middle leadership opportunities, offering rapid career progression. The school places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering personalised CPD for all team members. The ideal candidate for this ASC Teacher role will: Hold QTS/QTLS Be passionate about teaching children and young people with SEN Be excited by the challenges and opportunities that come with a new provision Have the ambition to take on additional responsibilities and leadership roles Be an excellent teacher (mainstream teachers are welcome, as the school offers comprehensive training!) If you're reading this and considering whether to apply – we encourage you to! Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical SEND specialist organisation. Check out our 5-star Google reviews to learn more about us, just as we aim to learn about you. We offer expert guidance, and if this role isn't the right fit for you, we'll help you find one that is. For any inquiries or to apply, please contact us at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk. By applying for this ASC Teacher role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

Nurture Teacher - SEMH

Newham
North East London
MPS- UPS
Nurture Teacher - SEMH London Borough of Newham MPS-UPS Primary Are you an experienced and dedicated primary teacher who wants to make a change? Do you have the passion to help students with Mental Health needs thrive? I am working with an amazing and truly inspiring specialist setting that caters to students whose needs include severe SEMH, trauma and ASC, the primary aged students who have not had their needs met in mainstream schools and other provisions, this setting strongly believe in a no-exclusions policy and all staff are committed to working hard to nurture every student into becoming a confident and happy individual who will enjoy learning. They have small classrooms of 3 or 4 children and different areas in the setting dependant on severity of needs. They have an excellent Art, Occupational and SaLT on site that deliver interventions on a one-to-one basis or small group sessions. This setting really is a remarkable place to work with a remarkable SLT. It is always desirable to have worked in a similar specialist setting before but if you are an experienced mainstream primary teacher who has the passion to fully commit to teaching and nurturing students with SEN then please get in touch. Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but unqualified teachers with SEMH teaching experience are also welcome to apply Understanding of trauma / ACEs / Nurture Understanding of SEN and the ability to differentiate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal A commitment to working collaboratively with other teachers and support staff to provide a cohesive learning environment A passion for helping children to develop a love of learning and achieve their goals In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. 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 elisha@psinclusion.co.uk

SEMH Teacher

Barking and Dagenham
North East London
£30000-£46000
SEMH Teacher East London Immediate Start Passionate about teaching students with social emotional and mental health disorders? 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. We are looking for a Creative Arts Teacher for a specialist SEMH school based in East London. The school caters for students who are unable to access mainstream education and have very complex mental health needs. The students will have suffered many adverse childhood experiences including trauma and require a therapeutic approach to their learning and support. SEMH Teacher Positive role model to support communication, with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach Experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication Some experience of online teaching would be useful Therapeutic teaching approach Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students Experience of working with disengaged teenagers is essential Experience of teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies Why work with us? PAYE Only - Long term and permanent positions 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're ready to make a difference, please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing elisha@psinclusion.co.uk

SEN Teaching Assistant

Southwark
South East London
£90 to £100 a Day
SEN Teaching Assistant London Borough of Southwark £90 to £100 a day PAYE Monday to Friday 08:30 to 15:30 Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting SEND students, gaining experience and progressing or starting your career? We are working with a fantastic primary school in Southwark with an Autism Provision (ASC Provision) to find someone to support one of the SEN Classes. Within this role you will work within a classroom with yourself, another Teaching Assistant and the SEN Teacher to support around 10 to 12 students. Within the class, the students work around KS1 level, with lessons mostly consisting of play based activities and you will be assisting with these, helping the students both with academic and personal development. Additionally, there is a role available to work 1:1 with a child with autism within one of the mainstream classes for the right candidate. The school itself is an amazing place with a friendly faculty, amazing facilities and opportunities to learn and grown. Within the provision you will see Makaton and PECs, potentially learning this yourself alongside some basic BSL. Additionally, the school will take you on as a permanent member of staff after 2 terms, allowing for further growth and career progression further into your time within the school. So, if this sounds like an opportunity you would like to go for, why not apply today? Are you searching for a SEND role currently, or a unique role working with SEND within education? Contact us today! Parker Smith Inclusion is an Ethical SEND Specialist working with hundreds of schools across London and Essex. We pride ourselves on our unique experience we provide to those searching for their perfect role, alongside being different to most agencies. We put people before profit, providing opportunities that are optimal for the candidate and fair to the school. We work with all types of SEND professionals, across all types of settings such as Mainstream schools, SEND Schools and ARPs. We help those coming into the industry take their first steps, and those looking to progress into that next exciting step of their career. So, if you’re interested in hearing more about us, and how we can help you, please do contact me today! You can reach me on Paul@psinclusion.co.uk. I look forward to hearing all about you, and taking that next step with you!

Behaviour Mentors – East London

Redbridge
North East London
Up to £110 per day PAYE
Behaviour Mentors – East London - Up to £110 per day PAYE Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with high functioning Autism and mental health disorders? Do you have experience working with young people who are not able to attend mainstream school and have a diagnosis of Autism and a background of behavioural challenges? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEND/SEMH? I am actively seeking engaging and passionate Behaviour Mentors for schools that provide education to children who are unable to be educated in a mainstream school due to Autism Spectrum Condition and behaviour difficulties. I am looking to speak to professional and committed Behaviour Mentors to work in a variety of settings in East London 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 ASC. Behaviour Mentor requirements: ● Experience of working with young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication ● Learning Mentor/ Youth Worker experience ● Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships ● A passion for working with SEND is essential What you can expect as a 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! 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, 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.

SEN Teaching  Assistant

Tower Hamlets
North East London
£80-£85 per day PAYE
SEN Teaching Assistant Salary - £85-£100 per day PAYE Location – East London Personal Care may be required Do you have experience working with Autism? Do you have a passion to help students with Special educational needs? Do you want to make a difference with students in special educational needs? I am seeking a passionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and ambitious one-form entry mainstream primary school in east London. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting a mixture of SEN students who all need assistance as 1:1, the ideal SEN Teaching Assistant should be flexible in approach, as the child who they are working 1:1 with could change. This school have each child’s development and achievements at the forefront of everything they do, aspiring for the children to be the best they can be, ensuring they lead a healthy and active lifestyle. The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant would have experience working with SEN, ideally with autism – whether this experience is personal or professional, we would love to hear from you Ideally have experience using Makaton and PECs The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant must be resilient and adapt to difficult situations Can build and maintain strong relationships whilst enforcing boundaries Able to build repour with both students and teachers The SEN Teaching Assistant should be committed to changing the lives of vulnerable young people, and will always go above and beyond Why work with Parker Smith Inclusion Temp to permanent opportunities PAYE weekly payments 5 days per week – term time only The Teaching Assistant will be supported and receive training throughout your role Are you Interested in hearing more about this SEN Teaching Assistant role? If you want to hear more about Learning Mentor opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert or uploading your CV to our website 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.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Redbridge
North East London
PAYE
Graduate Teaching Assistant £85 - £110 PAYE East London - Redbridge Have you just completed university and looking for that next step? Do you want to play a key part in empowering children to become successful and confident learners? Would you like a career that gives you a genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment? If so, please keep reading… At Parker Smith Inclusion we are working with a fantastic specialist school in Tower Hamlets who are seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and ambitious team. The school is mainstream primary school in the heart of East London with a provision assisting students with various needs. The experienced staff members provide specialised education that transforms the lives of children and are driven by a genuine passion to make a change. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will have the full support of a supportive senior leadership team who firmly emphasises the importance of employee wellbeing and career development. The school SEND department supporting students from the age of 5-11 with additional needs ideally a graduate with experience with autism whether personal or professional we want to hear from you Mainstream primary school, 3 form entry within the SEND provision you will have access to working with an amazing leadership team including speech and language therapists What can you expect as a Graduate Teaching Assistant? Free school lunches with coffee provided in the mornings support from an experience senior leadership team with some being at the school for over 30 years Excellent training opportunities and progression pathways. The opportunity to make a huge social impact – as a Teaching Assistant you could change the pathways of many young people’s lives! The Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant? The ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant will have a genuine passion for SEN and building a career surrounding this. Will go above and beyond to change the lives of young people. Excels in building strong rapport with students and staff. Can adjust to and overcome challenges whilst following appropriate protocol. Interested in hearing more about this Graduate Teaching Assistant role? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! Applying on our company website.. 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

KS4 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant

Redbridge
North East London
£90-£120 per day PAYE
KS4 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Redbridge Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people who cannot access mainstream education and mental health disorders? I am actively seeking an engaging and passionate KS4 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work in a SEMH specialist setting that provides education to children who are unable to be educated in a mainstream school due to their social emotional and mental health needs. I am looking to speak to professional and committed KS4 1:1 Teaching Assistants to work in a SEMH setting in the Redbridge area/ The role is working within the secondary department supporting behaviour and learning in class settings. The role will include a teaching timetable so previous experience teaching or covering classes is desirable. You will be tasked with supporting a Year 11 student with social emotional and mental health needs. KS4 1:1 Teaching Assistant requirements: ● Experience of working with young people with SEMH, Autism, behavioural issues, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication ● KS4 1:1 Teaching Assistant experience ● Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships ● A passion for working with young people with SEND What you can expect as a KS4 1:1 Teaching Assistant ● Excellent experience and training for aspiring Teachers ●The opportunity to make a huge social impact, as a Behaviour mentor in this unique setting you could change the path of someone’s life! Interested in hearing more about KS4 1:1 Teaching Assistant role? 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 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.