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Food Technician Learning Support Assistant – Full-Time, Term Time Only Kingston Upon Thames, Permanent Contract £21,700 - £25,656 per annum, depending on experience Are you looking for a role that offers variety, development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference? A specialist school in Kingston is seeking a Learning Support Assistant with additional responsibilities as a Food Technician to join their dedicated team. This full-time, permanent role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and is eager to grow their skills in both education and food technology. What’s in It for You? A rewarding role – Genuinely impacts students’ learning and development. Professional development – Gain training and hands-on experience in both education and food technology. A supportive team – Work alongside passionate colleagues in a friendly and welcoming environment. Career progression – Opportunities to develop your skills and take on more responsibility. Variety in your work – No two days are the same, keeping your role interesting and engaging. About the Role: Provide 1:1 and whole-class support, helping students to engage and succeed. Assist in maintaining a positive and organised learning environment. Support with food technology lessons, including preparation and equipment management (full training provided). Help with classroom administration and lesson preparation. Offer behavioural support, ensuring students feel encouraged and confident. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their experience in education while also developing skills in food technology. What We’re Looking For: A passion for supporting young people in their learning and development. A proactive and adaptable approach to new challenges. Strong communication and organisational skills. The ability to work well as part of a team and build positive relationships with students. Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Food Technician is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided. Why join Parker Smith Inclusion? Fully dedicated to SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Provide personalised support and tailored career guidance Ongoing support, interview coaching, and advice to help you secure your dream job! Ethical and people-first approach If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can develop new skills, be part of a great team, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Supporting Students with Autism, ADHD & SEMH Needs Location: Kingston, South West London Salary: £95 - £100 per day (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 16:30pm *** Ideal for Graduates or Those Looking to Gain Experience in a SEND School Setting *** Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where no two days are the same? If so, this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Kingston Upon Thames might be just what you're looking for! Why Join This School? A Supportive & Nurturing Environment – Work alongside experienced teachers, TAs and therapists who are passionate about helping students thrive. Specialist Training & Career Growth—Gain hands-on experience with Autism, ADHD, and Social, Emotional, and mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role is perfect for psychology graduates, education students, or anyone looking to develop a career in teaching or therapy. A Role That Truly Matters – You’ll make a difference every day, helping students overcome barriers and build confidence in education and life. A Team That Feels Like Family – Work in a setting where teamwork, resilience, and humour are essential – because the best way to support our students is by supporting each other! What’s It Like Working in a SEMH School? Working in a SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) school is rewarding, challenging, and never boring! You’ll be working closely with students who may struggle with emotional regulation, behaviour, and communication – but with patience, creativity, and the right support, you’ll see first-hand the progress they make. Expect plenty of lightbulb moments, small victories, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re genuinely changing lives. Your Role as a SEN Teaching Assistant Provide tailored support to students with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs. Help students develop social skills, resilience, and confidence. Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create a positive learning environment. Be a role model – offering encouragement, patience, and consistency. Who We’re Looking For: Passionate individuals who genuinely want to make a difference. Graduates (Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related fields) looking for hands-on experience. Resilient & patient personalities – every day is different, and adaptability is key! Previous experience in education, care, youth work, or mental health is a bonus but not essential. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can learn, grow, and make an impact, apply today!

SEN Learning Support Assistant Kingston Upon Thames ASAP start Full-time, term-time only 8:30am - 4pm working hours £450 - £500 per week – PAYE only Do you have experience supporting children with SEN? Have you worked in a SEN school and want to move to a mainstream primary school? Are you interested in supporting children one-to-one to make positive impacts? Do you really care about children's learning journey? If you answer yes, this could be your ideal role. We are looking for someone like you to work as a one-to-one learning support assistant at a primary school with high levels of SEN. Why should you join the school? Strong support for SEN children - this primary school is committed to inclusive education, ensuring that children with SEN receive personalised support. As a one-to-one SEN TA, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a setting that values individual learning needs. Nurturing environment: This primary school fosters a warm, values-driven community where kindness, respect, and personal development are prioritised. Collaborative and supportive support staff team—This school strongly emphasises teamwork, with teachers, teaching assistants, and SEN support staff working closely together to ensure the best outcomes for students. Excellent location and transport links - This school is near a train station with multiple bus routes nearby. It is easily accessible to anyone! Are you the one for this SEN Learning Support Assistant position? Have experience and knowledge of SEN, including Autism/ASC, ADHD, Down's Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Dyslexia, and other associated learning difficulties Have behaviour management strategies Have differentiation skills Have patience, empathy, and emotional resilience Have strong communication skills and are a team player Have adaptability and creativity Aligned with school ethos and values If you are interested in this one-to-one Learning Support Assistant role, please apply today or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.

ASC Teacher ASC Secondary School Islington MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance Full-time/Permanent – September 2025 Start Are you a passionate SEN Teacher looking for a new challenge in a specialist ASC secondary school? This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and adaptable ASC Teacher to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with ASC and associated learning needs. Based in Cental London, this specialist secondary school provides a structured and nurturing environment, supporting students who require a more tailored approach to their education. You will join a skilled and compassionate team committed to helping young people develop independence, confidence, and the essential skills they need to thrive. About the School The ASC specialist Secondary School caters to students who have a diagnosis of Autism, and often alongside additional needs such as ADHD, sensory difficulties and speech and language & communication needs. The class sizes are small to provide individualised support and learning, with a high staff-to-student ratio. The school has a dedicated ASC specialist team of teachers, therapists and support staff working together to create a positive and inclusive environment. The Ideal Teacher for this Role Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or proven experience as un unqualified teacher in a SEN setting Experience working with students with ASC, and an understanding of their specific learning needs. A resilient, patient and empathetic approach A team player mindset, working closely with the therapists, support staff and families If this role resonates with you and you’d like to explore how your skills can contribute to the school, please contact me at 0203 011 4848 or katie@psinclusion.co.uk – I look forward to hearing from you! Parker Smith Inclusion works with a large number of SEND schools, and we are always looking for passionate educators. If this role isn’t quite the right fit, please get in touch, and we can help you find a role that aligns with your skills and experience.

Maths Teacher PRU Islington MPS/UPS Inner London Full-time/Permanent September 2025 Are you a Maths Teacher looking for a new challenge and to make a real difference in the lives of young people? This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Maths Teacher to make a real difference in the lives of students who are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or social challenges. Based in Central London, this Pupil Referral Unit is seeking an experienced educator who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will join a committed and skilled team that shares a common goal—empowering young people to flourish, develop independence, and lead fulfilling lives. About the Pupil Referral Unit The PRU provides alternative education for students in Key Stage 1 - Key Stage 5 who are unable to access mainstream education. As a Teacher working at the PRU, you will benefit from smaller class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, allowing for tailored learning, focusing on helping students achieve essential qualifications. The PRU has an experienced and dedicated of SEN specialist teachers, behaviour mentors, therapists and other professionals. The Ideal Teacher for this role Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or proven experience as an unqualified teacher To be resilient, emotionally strong, and patient Excellent behaviour management skills A team-player mindset 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.

Are you a SENCo looking for an exciting new opportunity? Are you in search of a fast-paced environment and highly rewarding role? Do you want the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with significant needs? Would you like to work from home one day a week? A therapeutic organisation that caters to young people with significant and complex SEND who cannot be supported in mainstream schools. These young people all have EHCP's. They support a diverse group of young people with increasingly complex needs, including those with SEMH, neurodiversity, sexual harmful behaviours, young carers, involvement in county lines, those in residential care homes with severe mental health needs, and children looked after. Many of these young people have experienced trauma and may have a history of negative experiences with education. SENCo role Managing and maintaining EHCPs, including attending meetings and managing annual reviews. Developing and implementing effective destination planning and access arrangements. Acting as a key point of contact for local authorities, requiring excellent communication and responsiveness. Working collaboratively with a dedicated team to support young people who schools cannot typically work with due to their significant and complex needs A thorough understanding of the statutory framework for SEND and the EHCP process Proven ability to manage a high workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment A clear understanding of the challenges faced by disadvantaged and hard-to-reach young people with trauma backgrounds Experience working in PRUs or similar alternative provision settings will be extremely beneficial Initiative, drive, and the ability to work as a senior leader A supportive and dedicated team environment. Access to ongoing training and professional development, including weekly training sessions Involvement in innovative projects.. If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for then please get in touch, however if this doesn't fit what you are looking for, I can also help you find the right role for you, please call 02030114848 and ask for Faye or email faye@psinclusion.co.uk

Are you ready for a unique new challenge? This is an inspiring educational organisation that works across London. They have a no exclusion policy and support the hardest to reach, high risk and most vulnerable young people. This role is supporting young people who may have been out of formal education for several years and are unable at this time to cope with learning in a classroom. These young people may have an ASC and/or SEMH diagnosis, alongside complex additional needs. They may be at considerable risk of exploitation or been exposed to extreme violence and abuse in their homes. They need someone to help. Could this be you? They are looking for resilient and compassionate Outreach Therapeutic Mentors, your role will be supporting an extremely vulnerable young person on a 1:1 basis out in the community, maybe within their home or a local library, with the intent of helping them eventually over time become ready to be able to go into a specialist school setting and learn alongside their peers. This process starts with building a bond between you, most of these students will have gone through ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and will have indicators of PTSD, trust needs to be earned over time. Once the trust is there you will be therapeutically supporting them with fully bespoke educational plans that suit their needs. This organisation has a high success rate in that young people are eventually are back in full time education or employment, and on top of that thriving, able to regulate their emotions and begin to process their trauma. An example of this is a young person with previous low school attendance, multiple exclusions, PTSD, and extremely aggressive behaviour. After being assigned a specialist mentor and working together, this young person has now transitioned to a specialist school, has a 93% attendance record, is part of restorative groups helping him to process his trauma and is thriving with a bespoke curriculum. You can also be a part of someone’s success story, this really is an incredible and unique opportunity for someone who really does want to change lives Benefits and what they are looking for Being away from a classroom setting and being able to be creative in your support strategies The ability to assist students with their educational activities, including online learning and project-based assignments Being a part of the journey of the most vulnerable, complex young people, from being unable to access any education to then thriving, all with your help! Lunch and travel expenses (during working hours) reimbursed 2 years experience with SEMH in an educational setting You must be available full time 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday You must be prepared on occasion to travel up to 1.5 hours if you are needed to support a young person in need Someone who is confident in managing dysregulated behaviour and fully understanding why this behaviour occurs Trauma informed and passionate about Therapeutic support Please get in touch if this advert inspires you and be a part of changing a young person's life

Do you feel undervalued and unsupported in your current SEND Teaching position? Are you tired of not having the resources needed to support the children with SEND in your class? Are you ready for a permanent position where you can fully invest your skills and experience? As an experienced teacher, you will know how important it is to feel valued and supported. This is an “Outstanding” specialist SEND school where the SLT are heavily involved in the day to day running of the school, even present in the classrooms. A modern purpose-built facility with playgrounds equipped for physical exploration and interactive play. This school has ensured that excellent resources have been provided to positively contribute to your teaching experience. An opportunity to work with students with a range of needs where you can gain more experience and knowledge to provide the best support you can, leading you to help create a bespoke curriculum. Whether you are coming from a mainstream environment, SEND school or are newly qualified and looking for your first teaching experience, the school will be incredibly supportive of this next stage of your journey. If this school feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities, please contact me on 02030114848 and ask to speak to Faye, or email me on faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can discuss how I can help you.