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Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: Competitive, based on experience Contract: Full-Time Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive in an environment where you can shape the future of education, support an incredible team, and make a real impact on students' lives? If so, this Deputy Headteacher with Teaching Responsibilities role could be the perfect fit for you! About the Role As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in the leadership of the school, working closely with the Head of School to create a thriving, happy, and successful learning environment. You will be instrumental in driving school improvement, developing staff, and ensuring that every student has access to high-quality education and support. This is a hands-on leadership role, so you will also teach a portion of the timetable, leading by example and ensuring that students benefit from engaging and effective lessons. Alongside your teaching, you will work to shape the school's strategic direction, mentor and support staff, and champion a culture of inclusion, achievement, and well-being. Your Responsibilities As Deputy Headteacher, you will: ✔ Support the Head of School in leading and managing the school, ensuring its vision and values are upheld every day. ✔ Drive school improvement, helping to create and implement policies that enhance teaching, learning, and student progress. ✔ Lead and mentor staff, offering guidance, coaching, and development opportunities to ensure the highest standards of education. ✔ Play a key role in safeguarding, acting as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to ensure all students are safe, supported, and able to thrive. ✔ Build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and external partners, ensuring a collaborative and supportive school community. ✔ Teach a portion of the timetable, delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire students and set the standard for excellent teaching. ✔ Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and student progress tracking to ensure that all learners receive the right level of challenge and support. ✔ Foster a culture of well-being, inclusion, and aspiration, where every student and staff member feels valued and empowered. What We’re Looking For You will be a motivated and passionate leader who is committed to creating an outstanding educational experience for every student. To thrive in this role, you should have: ✅ QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and experience in a leadership role. ✅ A strong track record of teaching and supporting students with SEMH and additional needs. ✅ Excellent leadership and coaching skills, with a passion for developing and inspiring others. ✅ A deep understanding of curriculum development, student assessment, and school improvement strategies. ✅ The ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and external agencies. ✅ A proactive, creative, and solution-focused approach to challenges. ✅ A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Why Join Us? 🌟 A leadership role where you can truly make a difference, shaping the future of the school and its students. 🌟 A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and input will be valued. 🌟 A highly supportive team that prioritises well-being, development, and professional growth. 🌟 Opportunities for career progression, training, and further leadership development. This is more than just a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to be part of something transformational. If you are passionate about education, leadership, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: Competitive, based on experience Contract: Temp to Perm Are you passionate about ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive? We are looking for a dedicated SENCO to lead and develop our Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in an inclusive, nurturing environment. Your Role: Oversee and implement the SEN policy, ensuring high-quality support for students with SEN or disabilities. Provide expert guidance to colleagues, working closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies. Analyse data to monitor student progress, track interventions, and ensure targeted support is effective. Support staff in delivering inclusive teaching practices that promote high achievement and student well-being. Maintain accurate SEN records and contribute to the school development plan. Liaise with local authorities, educational psychologists, and other professionals to enhance student outcomes. What We’re Looking For: A qualified teacher with SENCO experience or an aspiring SENCO willing to undertake training. Strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate SEN support across the school. Experience in developing and implementing SEN strategies within a school setting. A commitment to inclusive education, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Why Join Us? A supportive team that values collaboration and professional growth. The opportunity to shape and lead SEN provision in an evolving and expanding school. A role where you can truly make a difference in students' lives. If you’re ready to drive positive change and be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking educational setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant Barking & Dagenham £85 - £100 per day (PAYE) Do you ever feel like you have more to give, but your current role doesn’t allow you to make the impact you want? Maybe you’re already supporting students with SEN or SEMH but find yourself stretched too thin, unable to give them the attention they truly need. Or perhaps you're a graduate looking to take your first step into education—hoping for a role that is meaningful, rewarding, and challenging in the best way. This mainstream secondary school with a specialist SEN provision is offering an opportunity to make a real difference. Here, you’ll be part of a team that values understanding students rather than just managing them—helping young people build confidence, develop skills, and find their own way to learn. Why This Role? Smaller, focused group work – build strong relationships with students and tailor support to their needs. Help students who struggle in a mainstream setting – guide them towards confidence and success. Trauma-informed approach to behaviour – work in a setting that prioritises understanding over punishment. A school that values and supports its staff – no expectation to "just get on with it." More than a teaching assistant role – be a mentor, advocate, and a consistent presence for students who need it most. Why Work with Parker Smith Inclusion? Access to CPD to develop your skills and progress your career. PAYE payments – no umbrella companies or hidden deductions. Exclusive access to SEN and SEMH roles – ensuring the right fit for you. A supportive team that understands the sector and genuinely cares about your career. Thinking About It? Let’s Talk. If you feel undervalued where you are, if you know you have more to give, or if you’re just curious about what’s out there, we’d love to chat. 📞 Call 020 3011 4848 and ask for Elisha 📩 Or email elisha@psinclusion.co.uk to explore your next move.

Looking for a More Rewarding Role? Become a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Havering £85 - £100 per day (PAYE) Do you enjoy working with children and want to make a real impact? Maybe you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference every day. A well-respected specialist SEN primary school in Havering is looking for a compassionate, proactive Teaching Assistant to join their team. If you're considering a change – or simply curious about what’s out there – this could be the perfect opportunity. Why Consider This Role? Supportive and welcoming school with a strong reputation for helping children with autism and speech & language needs. Small class sizes mean you’ll have the time to build real relationships and see the impact of your work. Work closely with therapists and SEN specialists, gaining hands-on experience that could shape your career. A holistic and nurturing environment where learning goes beyond the classroom – helping children develop life skills and confidence. A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values your ideas and input. What You'll Be Doing Supporting children with diverse learning needs, helping them engage in their personalised curriculum. Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver individualised learning plans. Helping children develop communication, social, and emotional regulation skills. Creating a safe, structured, and encouraging learning environment where every child feels valued. Playing a vital role in nurturing independence and confidence in young learners. Who Would Be a Great Fit? Someone with experience (formal or informal) working with children, particularly those with SEN. A patient, caring, and proactive individual who thrives in a supportive environment. A great team player who enjoys working closely with others. Someone passionate about helping children overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Graduates in Psychology, Education, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Thinking About It? Let's Have a Chat! This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to do something meaningful while developing your skills in an inspiring setting. Whether you’re actively job hunting or just exploring your options, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Interested? Email your CV to elisha@psinclusion.co.uk – or give me a call for an informal chat.

ARP Teacher - Speech & Language provision within a mainstream setting Ealing, North West London September 2025 Long-term - Temporary to Permanent £200 - £240 Per day PAYE Speech & Language Provision Mainstream primary school - EYFS, KS1, KS2 Are you a Mainstream Primary School Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity? Maybe you are looking to make the transition into SEND teaching? Do you have a strong background in supporting children with SLCN (Speech & Language Communication Needs)? The role I am seeking a strong teacher to teach a class in an ARP of a mainstream primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a good background in SEN to showcase their skills and teach a class of 6-8 pupils. All children in the class have SLCN and require patience and nurturing to help to educate. Some pupils in the class are nonverbal, so it is essential that the Teacher understands why different communication methods are necessary and can implement some, such as PECs, core boards and Makaton. Due to children’s needs, sometimes they can present with challenging behaviour. Therefore, it is important that the successful Teacher has a strong background in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques. There are 3 members of support staff assigned to this class, so there is lots of help to help manage this. It is also important that the successful Teacher has experience in planning and assessing children with additional needs so that areas of improvement can be highlighted, which as a result, will allow the children to achieve the best that they can. Teacher Requirements Able to deliver core subjects and adapt their teaching methods to suit each pupil Experience in teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies Positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach Experience with communication methods such as PEC’s and Core Boards Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students A strong interest in SLCN and open to receiving additional training lead by the schools amazing Speech and Language Therapist Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our teaching 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.

Primary School Behaviour Mentor North West London, Hillingdon £90 to £100 a Day (PAYE) Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:00 Are you seeking a role where you can build bonds with students and be a positive guiding role model for students with challenging behaviour? We are working with a Mainstream Primary School in Hillingdon to find a Behaviour Mentor to support students ages 5 - 11 who have been removed from their classroom and placed in a provision due to challenging behaviour. Within this role, you will build bonds with the students and support them throughout the academic day to help encourage focus and positive behaviour. This amazing opportunity provides a rewarding role where you will see the students grow and develop both academically and personally. You will also gain amazing training and credentials for your own professional development. In addition to training, this role also provides various pathways for your career, with you working closely with social workers, safeguarding officers, and other professionals. This can help should you wish to go down these career paths or consider working in another role within education, such as an HLTA, Teacher or SENCo later in your career. So, if you are looking to work with secondary school students in a pupil referral unit setting, why not apply today? Interested in hearing more about similar roles to this Primary School Behaviour Mentor Position? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! or by emailing caitlin@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.

Pastoral Support Officer Hackney Full Time - Long term Are you passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health needs? We are working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in Central London that caters for students from primary to year 11 across two sites,. The school provides short- and long-term placements for young people unable to attend mainstream education due to behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as additional diagnoses such as ASC and ADHD. They are seeking an experienced Pastoral Support Mentor to join their team, delivering 1:1 and small group mentoring interventions to students in Key Stage 3. The ideal candidates will already have experience mentoring and supporting young people with behavioural, social and emotional needs. Key Responsibilities: Deliver targeted intervention and mentoring sessions to support emotional well-being and behaviour. Build positive relationships to help students develop resilience and coping strategies. Work with staff and external agencies to create personalised support plans. Monitor progress and encourage engagement in learning. Requirements: Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or in a PRU/SEN setting. Previous experience mentoring students and delivering interventions Strong communication and behaviour management skills. Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches. Why Join Us? Supportive team and ongoing training opportunities. The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives Opportunities for the role to go permanent If the opportunity this role presents inspires you, and you would like to discuss how you would deliver the best for the school, please contact me on 0203 011 4848 or katie@psinclusion.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you. Parker Smith Inclusion work with a large number of SEND schools and are therefore often recruiting for roles in special education. If this role is not quite right for you, please get in touch and we can spend time getting to know exactly how we can best support you in securing the right role for your SEND skills and experience.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference! 📍 Essex 💰 Earn up to £500 per week (PAYE – no hidden umbrella costs!) 📅 Immediate & September Start Dates Available Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to kickstart your career? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) while working towards a career in teaching, clinical psychology, child psychology, social work, or pastoral care? If so, this role is the perfect first step! At Parker Smith Inclusion, we partner with a wide range of schools – from SEND schools and mainstream settings to Alternative Provisions (APs) and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). There is a growing demand for enthusiastic, compassionate graduates like you to make a real impact on young lives. 🌟 What’s in it for you? ✅ First-hand experience with children and young people with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, ODD, and complex learning needs. ✅ PS Inclusion's SEND Training Hub – Gain valuable skills in behaviour management, autism awareness, and mental health through our online SEND training hub. ✅ Career progression – Many of our graduates go on to teacher training, educational psychology, social work, or therapy-based careers. ✅ Make a real impact – Support children in overcoming barriers to learning, building their confidence and future prospects. 🎯 Why Parker Smith Inclusion? 🔹 Specialist SEND recruitment agency – Over 300 FIVE-STAR Google reviews! 🔹 Personalised job matching – We connect you with schools that fit your skills & aspirations. 🔹 Ethical approach – PAYE only (no hidden deductions from umbrella companies). 🔹 Long-term & permanent roles – No short-term supply placements, just real career-building opportunities! 🔹 CV support & expert career guidance – Helping you stand out in the education sector. 🔹 Exclusive roles – Many schools work only with Parker Smith Inclusion. 📢 Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey in SEND education and transform young lives – including your own! 🚀 Visit our jobs page, call us on 0203 011 4848, or click APPLY NOW to find out more!