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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School Based Speech and Language Therapist - All Bands - South West London

Merton
South West London
£30,000 - £45,000 per annum (in line with NHS Bands)
School-Based Speech and Language Therapist South West London, Surrey £30,000 - £45,000 per annum, in line with NHS Bands ASAP Start Full-Time (term time only) About the Role of School Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a big team of multi-disciplinary therapists to drive forward development and rehabilitation programmes. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care encompassing 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. You will have key supervision and support and will be entitled to a fantastic learning and development structure whilst working in various schools across the organisation. 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. Ideally, car driver. 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 heeji@psinclusion.co.uk. If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in 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.

Primary SEN TA / Behaviour Support - Up to £500 Per Week PAYE

Wandsworth
South West London
Up to £500 PAYE Per Week
Primary SEN TA - Up to £500 Per Week PAYE London Borough of Wandsworth Full-time (term time only) Long-Term £90 - £100 Per Day PAYE September Start Are you looking to work with a friendly and supportive team in a fantastic mainstream primary school? Do you have experience working with a Secondary School supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs? I am now working with a beautiful and supportive school in the London Borough of Wandsworth and they are looking for supportive and positive primary SEN TAs to join their wonderful team. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced teaching assistants and learning support assistants to join a primary school working to have a hugely positive effect on the lives of pupils with SEN, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), Autism/ASC and ADHD. What to Expect as a Primary SEN TA: The opportunity to work alongside a highly friendly and supportive team in a school where you can feel valued and like you are making a real difference The opportunity to work on a 1:1 and small group basis to support pupils with additional needs and have a really positive impact on their school life School hours and the school holidays off so you are able to maintain a great work/life balance Ongoing training and professional development whilst gaining valuable experience Being part of a team that believes in high quality and engaging teaching as well as staff wellbeing A creative environment An inclusive environment with a fantastic Special Needs Provision Competitive pay rates - up to £100 PAYE per day Requirements of a Primary SEN TA: Previous experience working as an SEN Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant within a primary or SEN school would be highly valued Previous experience working with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH Previous experience working to support primary-age pupils with Special Educational Needs A friendly and positive person with a resilient personality Interested in hearing more about our primary SEN TA roles? To find out more about this role please do not hesitate to get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert or by emailing your CV to heeji@psinclusion.co.uk. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon! 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.

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Guildford

Guildford
Surrey
£90 - £100 PAYE Per Day; Weekly Payment
Mental Health Teaching Assistant Specialist SEMH School in Guildford, Surrey £90 - £100 PAYE per day, depending on experience 8:30am-4pm - September Start An exciting opportunity has arisen at a friendly special school in Guildford, Surrey. This school provides creative and therapeutic education to children and young people aged 11-16 who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH); some children may have other needs, including Autism/ASC and ADHD. The school is looking for a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join the team as soon as possible or for a September start. This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is ideal for individuals who are robust and resilient and have previous experience working with dysregulated behaviour and children and young people with additional needs, including SEMH, ASC, and ADHD. If you are an aspiring educational psychologist, clinical psychologist, therapist, counsellor, or teacher, please apply! The SEMH school offer the following benefits for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant temp to permanent contract - start in September Access to larger trust staff benefits, including teacher training Regular staff meetings Extensive training, including curriculum and safeguarding Working closely with therapy dog! Mental Health Teaching Assistant | September Start | Full-Time If you are passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs and want to be in an innovative and unique school setting with access to vocational and outdoor curriculum, then please apply today to Heeji at Parker Smith Inclusion.

Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor - South West London

Merton
South West London
£90 - £110 PAYE per day, depending on experience
Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor - SEMH Position: Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor Location: Merton, South West London Start Date: ASAP start Salary: £90 - £110 per day PAYE Hours: Full-time About the Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor position Are you passionate about supporting young people facing significant challenges? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor to join our friendly and supportive SEN school in Merton, South West London. This role involves working with children who have been excluded from mainstream schools and exhibit challenging behaviour, social-emotional mental health needs, and come from vulnerable backgrounds. Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor's key responsibilities Provide 1:1 and group support to students, helping them to manage their behaviour and emotions. Develop and implement individual behaviour plans tailored to each student's needs. Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage their personal and academic growth. Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to provide holistic support. Engage and motivate students using creative approaches, such as sports, music, drama, or art. Monitor and record student progress, providing regular feedback to the team and parents/carers. Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment. Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor's requirements A genuine commitment to supporting young people from vulnerable backgrounds. Previous experience working with children displaying challenging behaviour and social, emotional, and mental health issues. Experience in youth work, sports, music, drama, or art is highly desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. How to Apply If you are enthusiastic about this rewarding opportunity and meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position to heeji@psinclusion.co.uk Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people who need it the most. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant

Waltham Forest
North East London
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SEND Learning Support Assistant, ASAP in Waltham Forest area Primary School Immediate & September starts £90 - £100 per day, paid with PAYE The role I am working with an 'Outstanding' mainstream primary school that is based in Waltham Forest, they are looking for SEN Teaching Assistant to join their lovely SEN team! This role is based in year 2, supporting a child with ADHD. The ideally candidate will be experienced supporting young people with SEN, someone who is firm but also warm and nurturing, able to deliver interventions and be academically fluent. What to expect working as an SEN LSA; Fantastic training opportunities working alongside teachers and speech therapists for anyone; she has recently been adopted and has attachment issues, as well as ADHD, for which she is on medication and looking to progress into teaching, childcare or psychology. Working in an 'Outstanding' mainstream primary school with an inclusive team The opportunity to make a real difference in young peoples lives. Long-term to permanent opportunity for successful candidates Requirements for a SEN LSA; Previous experience supporting SEN in a school environment is essential An ability to provide a calming and presence while being engaging. A bubbly and energetic mindset with a good sense of fun.opportunities An ability to build strong relationships with both students and staff.people's If you are interested in this SEN teaching assistant role, please click APPLY NOW! INDQUAL Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm Pay: £80.00-£100.00 per day Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Experience: Special education: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Enhanced DBS (on the update service) (preferred) Work Location: In person

School Based Occupational Therapist - Central London

Kensington and Chelsea
North West London
£32,000 - £45,000
School Based Occupational Therapist - London Are you an experienced band 6/7 Occupational Therapist looking to become part of a multidisciplinary therapy team for a SEND school? Do you have a strong paediatric OT background and passion for paediatric support? I am looking for a band 6/7 OT to become part of a permanent multidisciplinary therapy teams in schools About the role of School Based 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. 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 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 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 but we want to hear from overseas trained and newly qualified OTs too as there is a possible band 5 OT role available once an experienced team is in place School hours are typically 8.30 to 3.30/4pm, so for OTs looking to balance family life, this is a huge benefit. This also benefits OTs who work privately or like to have free time to work on other projects! 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 sophie@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.

Permanent - SEMH Teacher

Chelmsford
Essex
MPS/UPS
SEMH Teacher Chelmsford January 2025 or sooner MPS/UPS - Outer London Permanent Contract Are you an experienced and qualified SEMH Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Are you able to teach a subject or multiple subjects to GCSE or functional skills English? 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 or in September, the school is in brand new premises and you will be joining a vibrant and welcoming staff team. Brief overview: SEMH Teacher Teacher pay scale Location: Chelmsford SEMH school for children with a diagnosis of SEMH and co-morbid needs Roles to start immediately and from September Ability to engage children with SEND is essential 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. 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.

Permanent - SEMH ScienceTeacher

Chelmsford
Essex
MPS/UPS
SEMH Science Teacher Chelmsford January 2025 or sooner MPS/UPS - Outer London Permanent Contract Are you an experienced and qualified Science Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Are you able to teach Science to GCSE or functional skills English? 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 or in September, the school is in brand new premises and you will be joining a vibrant and welcoming staff team. Brief overview: SEMH Science Teacher Teacher pay scale Location: Chelmsford SEMH school for children with a diagnosis of SEMH and co-morbid needs Roles to start immediately and from September Ability to engage children with SEND is essential About the role of SEMH Science Teacher: As a SEMH Science 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 Science 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 Science Teacher: To work as a SEMH Science 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. 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.