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🌟 Teaching Assistant (Reception Class) – Southend 🌟 Parker Smith are excited to be working with a thriving 4-form entry primary school in Southend, which is looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their Reception class. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and is eager to play a vital role in their early education. About the Role: As a Teaching Assistant in the Reception class, you will work alongside the class teacher to provide day-to-day support for young learners, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally. This role is ideal for someone patient, caring, and enthusiastic about early years education. What the School Offers: 🏫 A well-established 4-form entry primary school with a fantastic reputation 🌿 Amazing facilities, including a wellness treehouse and sensory garden 🌞 Spacious outdoor areas for creative and interactive learning 🤝 A supportive and welcoming team of teachers and staff 📚 Opportunities for training and professional development Key Responsibilities: ✔️ Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities ✔️ Providing one-on-one and small-group support to students ✔️ Encouraging positive behaviour and social development ✔️ Helping to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment ✔️ Assisting with classroom organisation and preparation The Offer: 💰 Competitive daily rate: £85 - £100 per day 📆 Temp-to-Perm opportunity – long-term stability and career progression 🏫 A chance to work in a school that truly values its staff and students Who We're Looking For: ✅ Someone with a genuine passion for education and child development ✅ Experience working with young children (ideally in an educational setting) ✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills ✅ A positive and proactive attitude towards learning and support If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a fantastic school, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today and take the next step in your education career. 📩 For more information or to apply, get in touch with Parker Smith today!

Hair and Beauty Instructor (BTEC Level 2) Location: London Borough of Redbridge Are you an experienced Hairdresser with a passion for passing on your knowledge? I am working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in the London Borough of Redbridge, which is seeking a dedicated Hair and Beauty Instructor. This a brand new purpose built Hair & Beauty Salon and you will be able to be a part of something new within this school which is a great opportunity for someone proactive and ready to make a difference. They cater to students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs who are unable to attend mainstream education. Your role will involve teaching and guiding these students through their BTEC Level 2 Hair and Beauty qualification, helping them develop essential vocational skills and personal growth. About the Role: As a Hair and Beauty Tutor in this specialist PRU, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and practical lessons to students with complex emotional and behavioural challenges. You will work closely with other staff members to support the students' academic and social development, providing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages positive learning. Key Responsibilities: Deliver BTEC Level 2 Hair and Beauty lessons tailored to meet the needs of students with SEMH difficulties. Provide practical and theoretical instruction, assessing student progress and ensuring they meet the BTEC course requirements. Work collaboratively with the wider SEMH team, helping to create a supportive, calm, and structured learning environment. Use your skills and knowledge to motivate and inspire students, helping them develop vocational skills while also supporting their emotional and behavioural development. Understand and manage challenging behaviour, using strategies to engage students effectively. What We Are Looking For: Experience teaching Hair and Beauty, ideally with BTEC Level 2 or similar vocational qualifications. A relevant Hair and Beauty qualification (a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential). Experience working with students with SEMH needs, or in a similar setting such as a PRU, would be advantageous. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with students. A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to teaching students with behavioural and emotional challenges. A passion for supporting vulnerable young people and helping them succeed both personally and academically. What You Can Expect: A rewarding and challenging role working within a specialist PRU setting. The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students with SEMH needs. A highly supportive team and access to ongoing professional development. Competitive salary paid to scale, for both qualified and unqualified teachers. The chance to contribute to the positive outcomes of young people who need a fresh start and positive guidance. If you are ready for a role where you can combine your passion for Hair and Beauty with a desire to support and inspire students with SEMH needs, I would love to hear from you! email faye@psinclusion.co.uk or call 02030114848

Secondary Autism Teacher - September 2025 - Permanent Role Are you a Qualified Teacher who is seeking a new position for September 2025? Are you a Mainstream Primary/Secondary Teacher who is looking to make an impact in SEND Education? Are you looking to join a school that prioritises staff and pupil wellbeing over everything else? If you have answered yes to any of the above, please read on. This might be the role you have been looking for! I work alongside a SEND School based in the London Borough of Ealing, for September 2025 they are seeking a teacher who is comfortable with teaching a class of 8 students within KS2. All pupils within this class have a primary diagnosis of Autism and some pupils have a dual diagnosis of associated needs. As an Autism Teacher based in this highly complex setting, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons, working as an Autism Teacher requires a holistic approach, patience, empathy and a good sense of humour. You need to have the ability to engage the children and young people within this class in innovative, therapeutic, and meaningful lessons, 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 to be an Autism Teacher: To work as an Autism Teacher, you will require QTS and have relevant experience as a Teacher in the UK. Solid experience working with highly vulnerable children, pupils at risk of exploitation, students with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, SLCN and SEMH, highly disengaged pupils, attachment and anxiety disorders is beneficial but we want to hear from ALL teachers. Benefits of working within this School: A permanent position, paid throughout the whole calendar year Inner London Pay Scale paid MPS - UPS depending on experience Working with a fantastic team - social events such as Summer parties, Christmas parties and end-of-term get-togethers! On-site Therapy Dog who helps regulate the emotions of students who are struggling Fully trained and experienced support staff, all TAs are trained in behaviour management and safeguarding, helping to de-escalate behaviours within the class On-site parking and easily accessible via public transport Modern and fun resources for the students to use, fully equipped sensory rooms, playgrounds, allotments, plenty of outside space, and classrooms that are bright and colourful 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! or by emailing caitlin@psinclusion.co.uk. 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 – Supporting ASC Provision Location: Havering Salary: £85 - £90 per day (PAYE payments) Temp to Perm Being a SEND Teaching Assistant is about more than just supporting students—it’s about having the time, resources, and the right team around you to do the job you love. In this well-resourced mainstream primary school in Havering, the ARP provision for children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is thoughtfully designed to provide structured, tailored support. With access to specialist resources, sensory spaces, and a dedicated team, the focus is on creating a calm, engaging environment where both students and staff can thrive. The leadership team understands that staff well-being and development are just as important as student progress, ensuring that you’ll feel valued and supported in your role. How This School Supports Its Staff: ✔ A well-organised, successful provision that allows you to focus on meaningful support. ✔ A collaborative team that values and invests in its staff. ✔ Wellness days and a strong focus on well-being. ✔ Opportunities for career progression, including teacher training pathways. Stepping into a new role can feel daunting, but in the right school, it can also be the start of something truly rewarding. If you’re looking for an environment where your skills and dedication are recognised, this could be the perfect fit. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, let’s chat! Call 0203 011 4848 or send your CV to elisha@psinclusion.co.uk to take the next step in your career.

SEND Teacher Hertfordshire SEND School Permanent September 2025 start MPS + SEN Point Are you a specialist SEND Teacher seeking an exciting opportunity in a SEND setting? Do you want to work in a new and expanding purpose-built SEND school that offers extensive CPD and takes staff wellbeing very seriously? The successful SEND Teacher will prepare, plan and deliver lessons to a small group of pupils who have autism and complex needs, and you will help to nurture them and help them achieve their learning outcomes The ideal SEND Teacher: The ideal secondary SEND Teacher will be driven to succeed and teach children with autism and complex needs. You will have the passion and purpose to want to make a difference in the world. You will understand the pathways this teaching can represent to help pupils gain employment. The ideal SEND Teacher will be a passionate individual who relishes in all challenges teaching students with additional needs can have. Ideally the school are looking for a teacher with previous experience teaching students with SEND, autism and complex needs but mainstream teachers are welcome to apply as with the schools outstanding CPD programme and specialist SEND training, this truly is a wonderful school to take those first SEND teaching steps!! The wonderful SEND school: Well resourced large SEND school in Hertfordshire Primary and secondary age – ASD and complex needs Lots of opportunities to progress in growing school Supportive leadership who are passionate about staff progression Employee counselling and support Generous pension scheme Developing an integrated therapeutic educational model If you want to work in an authentic, child-centred, stable professional working environment that promotes high standards for our pupils and places very high importance on staff wellbeing, then please apply today to Caitlin McSherry 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 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.

Alternative Education Teaching Assistant Hillingdon £90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE Brand new facilities Ongoing training Supportive and Inspiring SLT to work alongside Do you have experience supporting children/ young people with special and additional needs? Would you like to make a positive impact by supporting SEN pupils? This friendly primary school based in Hillingdon is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work in their specialist ARP. The school has an excellent track record of training teachers and support staff and has a beautiful and inclusive SLT. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the Specialist Resource Provision is running smoothly and making sure the students are getting the best support available. You will be managing behaviour and supporting the pupils academically, emotionally and behaviourally. If you believe you have relevant experience for this role. or you are a graduate, or have a real passion for helping with SEND, we would love to hear from you! Ideal Alternative Education Teaching Assistant: Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND Previous experience supporting young children with additional needs Good understanding of behaviour strategies and co-regulation Committed to personal development and learning specialist skills Proactive and flexible Ability to be a team player and build rapport quickly Interested in hearing more? Please get in touch if you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities! You can apply by response to this advert and uploading your CV to our website. Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within 5 working days. 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.

Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant Do you have a drive to support children and young people with special educational needs? Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEN support? I am working with a lovely mainstream primary school in Hillingdon, which has a fantastic Special Resource Provision which caters for children in EYFS - KS2 who have been diagnosed with ASC, ADHD, Down's Syndrome and SEMH. This is a fantastic opportunity for any individual who is looking to gain practical and clinical experience in the field of special needs education. Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant requirements Passion for working with young people who require additional support in order to access education and social development Ideally previous experience (formal or informal) supporting children with autism or other special educational needs CACHE Level 3 desirable A proactive and positive individual who is always striving to meet children's learning needs. Ability to build rapport with children Willingness to learn and partake in any additional training Strong behaviour management skills, ability to de-escalate situations and give strong direction A good sense of humour and a optimistic outlook What you can expect as a Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant You will be expected to communicate with families, social workers and therapy teams. You will be responsible for leading play based activities, developing social skills and building confidence Your role as a Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant will be to support a child with special educational needs however the role will vary from day to day, you will be expected to use your initiative and respond calmly in challenging situations For aspiring Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, SALTs, Counsellors, and Social Workers, these positions will offer relevant and vital experience for your chosen career path Continued Professional Development - SEND schools and APs are continually training their staff to help them support their children's needs, you will become an expert in your field You will have an opportunity to make a huge social impact, as a specialist 1:1 Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant you would change the path of a child's life. Pay We understand that pay is extremely important and it must be clear and simple! For that reason we have chosen to pay our staff via PAYE only. Quoted rates are gross pay and your pay will never involve employer's NI deductions or admin fees. Just as roles vary, so will the remuneration depending on the role requirements and your experience. You will often see these roles advertised as daily rates, please note that we pay PAYE only and rates will vary from £80-100 per day, depending on the role and your experience. Again, we are happy to help you with any rates queries, just ask us! Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to 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.

SEND Career Opportunity: Join a Passionate Team as a SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Barnet Contract: Temp-perm Start date: ASAP Age range: There are multiple roles available across both primary and secondary sites Rate of pay: £90 - £110 PAYE per day (depending on experience) Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? A highly regarded and outstanding SEND school is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their expanding team. They are looking for someone who is eager to help their students become independent, gain functional skills, and be happy and safe at school. What they offer: A truly supportive and friendly environment where you will be valued and respected. The opportunity to work alongside a hands-on senior leadership team who are actively involved in the day-to-day life of the school. Extensive training opportunities, including apprenticeships for TAs who wish to develop into specialist areas, or even teachers! The chance to be part of a team that is passionate about supporting children to develop functional skills, communication, and independence. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping children to access their learning activities. What they are looking for: A patient and flexible individual who is able to adapt to the ever-changing needs of their students. A SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with children with special educational needs, particularly autism. Someone who understands that this role is bigger than simply sitting in the classroom, and is willing to get involved in all aspects of school life. A team player who is comfortable working collaboratively with other staff. An individual who is keen to help young people become as independent as possible, and leave school equipped with functional skills. A SEND Teaching Assistant who is willing to engage in ongoing training. Someone who may be open to moving to a permanent role after a trial period. Regardless of experience, if you are passionate to support children with additional needs, please don't hesitate to apply! This SEND school values people who are willing to be flexible, patient and are passionate about supporting young people. They are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real difference to the lives of the students and to contribute to their ongoing success. If you are interested in joining a setting where you will be supported and developed, and where you can really make a difference, then we want to hear from you!