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Learning Mentor – West London Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with social emotional and mental health disorders? Do you have experience working with young people who are not able to attend mainstream school and have 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 Learning Mentors for schools that provide education to children who are unable to be educated in a mainstream school due to behaviour difficulties and SEMH. I am looking to speak to professional and committed Learning Mentors to work in a variety of settings in West 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 sometimes associated SEND. SEMH Education Settings We are looking for Learning Mentors for a variety of SEMH specialist settings including Pupil Referral Units, SEMH specialist schools, CAHMS Education services, Behaviour provisions within mainstream settings and Local Authority outreach teams. 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. Learning Mentor requirements: ● Experience of working with young people with SEND and/or 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 Learning 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 Learning Mentor you could change the path of someone’s life! Interested in hearing more about Learning Mentor Opportunities 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 Mickie@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.

SEND Learning Support Assistant LOCATION: Romford START DATE: Immediate CONTRACT TYPE: Long term PAY: 80-90 per day PAYE Are you passionate about working with children with special educational needs? Do you want to work in a school with a strong sense of community? Do you want the chance to work one to one with a child with Autism? The role I am looking for a wonderful, enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a school based in Harold Wood. This is a mainstream primary school with an excellent reputation for providing fantastic education to young people, and also taking great care of their staff! This school has fantastic facilities, especially for their children with SEN. There are many breakout spaces in the school to support group learning and interventions. This is a 1:1 role, supporting a child with a diagnosis of Autism. This child has communication needs and can sometimes present with challenging behaviour. I am looking for someone resilient and ready to take on a rewarding role! Your day to day role would be working on a 1:1 basis, within the main classroom, ensuring the child can understand the work they are being given, and help overcome any barriers that they may face to their learning. The school also have specialist support staff (e.g. Speech and language) who will be able to offer training on these specialist areas. This school is also fantastic at supporting Learning Support Assistants that wish to pursue a career in teaching. Therefore, if you are an aspiring teacher, this school would be the best place for you to be to lay the foundations of your career! The ideal candidate The ideal candidate for this role would be a teaching assistant looking to expand their experience within a SEN environment. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to show their passion for SEND children and provide genuine help that can positively impact a child’s needs. This would also suit a graduate looking to become a teacher in the future. What’s in it for you? A unique opportunity to work one to one A school that believes in happy staff and has excellent training opportunities An easily accessible school with good transport links A great SLT PAYE The chance of a permanent contract Why work for Parker Smith? We are specialists in what we do We have a passion for working honestly and with integrity Our ‘people before profit’ ethos means we put our candidate’s needs first PAYE A genuine passion to help people reach their potential in their SEND career 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! Applying on our company website, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to elisha@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.

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.

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.

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.

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Havering Pay: £85 - £90 per day PAYE On behalf of a lovely primary school in Havering, we are seeking proactive and caring SEND Teaching Assistants to join their welcoming team. This small school has a fantastic, close-knit community, with a light, airy building that creates a positive and inviting learning environment. About the Role: The school is looking for passionate SEND Teaching Assistants who can work closely with both teachers and pupils to support learning and development. You’ll be an important part of the team, assisting with classroom activities, managing behaviour, and building positive relationships with students. Key Responsibilities: Proactive Support: Anticipate the needs of the class stepping in where needed to positively support both staff and students. Behaviour Management: Confidently manage behaviours in a positive, calm, and constructive manner. Positive Role Modelling: Serve as a role model for the children, promoting respect, responsibility, and enthusiasm for learning. Collaborative Teamwork: Work effectively with staff and build strong relationships with pupils and parents. Commitment to Child Development: Demonstrate a genuine passion for nurturing children's academic and personal growth. What the School Offers: A warm and friendly school community where staff are valued. A supportive, collaborative working environment. A modern, light-filled building with a great atmosphere. Opportunities for ongoing professional development. Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidates will have experience / confidence working with children in an educational setting, be adaptable, and ready to make a real difference in the lives of the pupils. How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact and would like to be part of this wonderful school community, please send your CV and a covering letter to elisha@psinclusion.co.uk This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Unqualified Teaching Assistant Waltham Forest, East London Modern and exciting SEND School Supporting children aged 4 - 16 with Autism, ADHD and other SEND You will be responsible for emotional and behavioural support, building strong relationships and trust with the students you will be working with Working alongside the class teacher with lesson planning and communicating with parents It is the perfect role for a highly academic graduate looking to get into teaching I am currently working alongside a fantastic school in North East London that has an exciting position available to start in October 2024. This position is a specialist role that requires determination, a willingness to learn and a good sense of humour The students within this school require specialist 121 support and a majority of the pupils have a diagnosis of ASC, some of the pupils are highly intelligent and most have an excellent sense of humour, because of this, you will need to be academic and have a outgoing personality. There is a lot to learn in this position and the role really requires someone who is looking for a long-term position, working directly with brilliant children who deserve to be educated and supported by a kind, nurturing and passionate person. This position is to start in October 2024, with trials/interviews taking place ASAP. Please apply for this role if you feel like this is a role for you, I will be in contact with you to discuss the next steps for this Unqualified Teaching Assistant position. Due to the high number of applications for this niche position, if you have not heard a response in 5 working days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful in this application, but please keep an eye out for more suitable positions. INDSUPP Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm Pay: £450.00-£500.00 per week Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: In person

Behaviour Support Assistant Start Date: September 2024 School Type: Special School (Autism & Severe Learning Difficulties) Location: London Borough of Newham, East London Salary: £110 per day (PAYE) Do you have a passion for supporting children with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties? Are you ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role where you can make a real difference? About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant for a fantastic Special School in Newham, East London. This school is dedicated to providing exceptional education and positive behaviour support to pupils with Autism (ASC) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in helping students achieve their potential by supporting them with tailored strategies, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Supporting assigned classes and helping students stay engaged Observing and keeping detailed records of pupil behaviour and progress Communicating with parents and documenting incidents on behaviour watch Attending CPD sessions, briefings, and staff meetings Responding to student needs when they are dysregulated and providing 1:1 support Creating resources like "now and next" boards to support positive behaviour Who We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will be: Experienced and knowledgeable in working with children with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties Understanding and supportive of behaviour support techniques Committed to providing the highest level of care and support to children with SEND Eager to work in a growing school with specialist staff and plenty of opportunities for professional development Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about working in a vibrant and supportive school, we’d love to hear from you! Click Apply now and be a part of something truly special. Send your CV to elisha@psinclusion.co.uk