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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SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Harlow
Essex
£85-110 per day PAYE
We are currently working with a wonderful Academy that are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work within their SEND provision, you will be supporting their secondary students who are struggling to flourish in the mainstream environment, these students have ASD, ADHD and/or SEMH. They are looking for someone who has experience working with SEMH and who is passionate and empathetic. This setting has the ethos that to learn to full potential a student has to be emotionally, mentally and physically ready. The curriculum they deliver works to specifically develop all three of these areas. They understand that physical and emotional wellbeing is off the upmost importance. If needed they offer their students out-reach mentoring and counselling services and also additional support for fine and gross motor skills. Small class sizes A chance to be creative as they offer different learning styles and environments Temp to Perm Opportunity Multiple enrichment trips every term for students to develop confidence and social skills Pay Range: £85 - £110 per day (depending on experience and responsibility) Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm If you can see yourself being an amazing asset to an already amazing team then please do get in touch, apply to this advert or email harry@psinclusion.co.uk

Occupational Therapist

Harlow
Essex
£30,000 - £50,000
Are you currently working in a school Occupational Therapy team and looking for a change or progression? Do you have experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy and looking for a role in which to specialise working with children? Are you a confident and motivated Band 5 or an emerging Band 6 Occupational Therapist who would like to work within schools in either a part-time or full-time capacity? Are you looking for an opportunity to work around your family life, or are you keen to build new skills in SEND such as SI (Sensory Integration)? Parker Smith Inclusion are currently partnered with many Essex and London based special schools looking to expand their Occupational Therapy offer. The schools’ Occupational Therapy Teams we are working with are across London and have opportunities covering part-time, full-time, locum, or permanent. The opportunities are flexible enough to work with you and working in schools offers great work life balance. The roles will vary depending on the type of setting and we work with Multidisciplinary/ Occupational Therapy teams in a variety of settings: Mainstream schools with ARP (Additionally Resourced Provisions) SEND schools for ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, SLCN, SEMH and trauma informed schools. During school closures some of our schools lost locum staff in their Occupational Therapy teams, so a number of our schools are looking to offer permanent contracts to OTs looking for security in school based work. Opportunities include: Newly qualified Occupational Therapist (Band 5 equivalent) Experienced Occupational Therapist (Band 6 equivalent) Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7/8 equivalent) Responsible for: Delivery of Occupational Therapy within school settings, either one site or multisite or as Advisory Service for Local Authorities. Occupational Therapy hours and contract types: Full time – term time only Part-time – term time only Full time – 52 weeks Part-time – 52 weeks Permanent contracts, FTC, temporary and locum Locations - Harlow The occupational therapy teams form part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive forward programmes of development and rehabilitation. As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass Occupational 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. Candidate should be/have: A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) or registration n process. Paediatric experience. A passion to work in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions. 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 Occupational Therapy in London! 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 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

Basildon
Essex
£85-100 PER DAY PAYE
SEN Teaching Assistant Basildon Temp to Perm - £85 per day PAYE 8:30-3:30pm Are you passionate about working in an OUTSTANDING school working with children with complex needs and/or autism? Do you want to work with like minded individuals who are friendly are dedicated to SEND education? The SEND school seeking SEN Teaching Assistants This multi site special school, who are expanding and are currently overstaffing all their sites in preparation for 10 new classes opening. This is a unique SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity for you to join an outstanding team of staff. The school has 4 sites across Essex each catering for different needs, for example one of the sites caters for 25 pupils all of which are secondary students with autism, who are accessing more formal education. They also have a site where there are classes of children with PMLD (profound and multiple learning disabilities) who are accessing the engagement model. One of the sites is primary focused and for children with ASC and more behavioural needs. The young people access therapy including SaLT, OT and rebound therapy at one of their sites. Along with opening a new school, they have recently won a grant to have other facilities such as the pool upgraded. The SEN Teaching Assistant role Working with children and young people with SEND as a SEN Teaching Assistant (needs dependent on which site) Primary SEN TA and secondary TA opportunities Roles working with behavioural needs Roles working with sensory and medical needs Temp to perm 8:30 – 3:30pm If you want to work in an amazing school, in a place where children and young people are put first and thrive, then please apply today to Harry Owen 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 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.

Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher

Redbridge
North East London
MPS
Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher Up to £47500 per year ASAP Start NE London SEMH specialist Are you looking for a different and unique teaching role where you can fulfill your love of the outdoors? Are you an animal lover who is at peace in nature? If this sounds like you please read on and apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity About the Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher role Primary class Bespoke learning curriculum focused on outdoor learning Less academic focus more practical curriculum Highly therapeutic SCERTS framework The SEN school This is a multisite special school catering to children and young people with a wide cohort of needs including young people with complex social communicational difficulties. Although your base will be at one of the sites, the role will involve travel and work at various outdoor venues which is perfect for any teachers who are seeking a role with variety. Interested in this Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher role? If you are reading this SEN Teacher advert and wondering whether to apply, please do! Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical SEND specialist organisation, read our 5* google reviews and get to know us, like we get to know you! We are here to offer you expert guidance and if this school isn’t right for you, we will tell you and inform you of ones that are **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 Teacher - Permanent

Epping Forest
Essex
MPS/UPS
SEMH Teacher Epping Forest MPS/UPS - Outer London Permanent Contract Are you an experienced and 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. This is a permanent position to start immediately you will be joining a vibrant and welcoming staff team. About the role of SEMH Teacher: As a SEMH Teacher based in this highly complex setting, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons for small groups of 4 to 8 children. Working as a SEMH 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. This opportunity will suit a teacher who has 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. The school values pupil progress and it is a positive and safe learning environment where staff moral is high. Requirements for SEMH Teacher: To work as a SEMH Teacher, you will ideally hold QTS or QTLS and 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. 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 Harry@psinclusion.co.uk

Primary Teacher-January 2025

Epping Forest
Essex
MPS + TLR
Epping Forest, Essex January 2025 Long term/ Permanent Have you taught in Mainstream for your whole career and want to transition into teaching students with SEN? Do you have the passion and resilience to teach students with SEMH needs? We here at Parker Smith are working with an exceptional specialist setting who are seeking staff ready for January 2025, It is an exciting opportunity to embark on a journey with a school catering to students from KS1 to KS2, all with SEMH needs. Their purpose-built facility is designed to nurture growth and development. With dedicated classrooms for vocational subjects, they are committed to providing a holistic education experience. Responsibilities of an SEMH Teacher: Develop and implement engaging, differentiated lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with SEMH challenges. Adapt teaching strategies to suit individual learning styles, providing personalised support to each student. Cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters social and emotional growth. Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and external professionals to devise comprehensive intervention plans. Continuously monitor and assess student progress, offering timely feedback to students and their families. Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. A genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of students facing SEMH challenges. Why work with us? We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide you with access to a wider range of job opportunities. Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help you navigate the job search process more effectively. Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews. One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk

1:1 Behaviour TA

Redbridge
North East London
PAYE
London Borough of Redbridge 1:1 Behaviour TA Do you think you could be the perfect influence and role model to someone with SEN? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour and have successful de-escalation techniques? We here at Parker Smith Inclusion are working with a wonderful Mainstream Secondary School in the London Borough of Redbridge that are looking for a SEN TA to join their fantastic team of supportive and nurturing staff. Their vision is all about providing the best for their pupils, parents and staff. They make sure their team are excellent role models, they aim to help develop their students into people who care deeply about each other and who have a curiosity and passion for lifelong learning. Working as a SEN TA is such a rewarding opportunity and you will go home and know you have made a difference, what an amazing end to your day! They have a KS3 student with challenging behaviour They are looking for an experienced TA to help support the student. Working as a SEN LSA would suit somebody- Who not only delivers the job requirements but somebody who is kind, patient and who is willing to go the extra mile That is a nurturing person who makes sure all students feel important and listened to Who wishes to help build children and young adults confidence to become independent and valued members of society Able to work with smaller groups or individuals. This could be by managing behaviour in class, helping them to develop their communication skills with peers or planning activities in line with class lessons that could be easier for them to understand. That is flexible as every day can be different Why work with us? We have over 250 5* Google reviews, please check them out! We are an Ethical consultancy that always put people first We specialise in SEND and we are all passionate about Inclusivity We choose PAYE not an Umbrella company We go above and beyond to make sure we are with you every step of the way on your journey to your future dream role 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 Harry@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements.

SEN Support- Nurture

Harlow
Essex
£19589-26072
Harlow Temp to Perm We are working with an inspiring SEN school that are seeking nurturing, compassionate individuals to support their students in their SEN Hub . The school is focused on delivering the highest level of support to young people with a range of special needs. The school is determined to provide every student with the best chance in life and succeeding in their education. The ideal candidate for this role would be a passionate individual interested in expanding their knowledge and experience within a SEN environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to further their understanding of SEN and show their passion for wanting to help young people and children. 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 Harry@psinclusion.co.uk