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Complex Needs LSA

Harlow
Essex
£85 - £95 per day
Complex Needs LSA £85-95 Per Day (PAYE) Harlow Parker Smith Inclusion is thrilled to partner with an inspiring SEN school in Harlow, seeking a dedicated Complex Needs LSA. This close-knit, welcoming school serves around 150 students aged 4–19 and is known for its supportive environment and commitment to the well-being of both students and staff. As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students in and out of the classroom, inspiring and encouraging them each day. This role is ideal for someone who is resilient, compassionate, and a positive role model, as it involves working with students who may present challenging behaviours. Additionally, the position requires comfort with personal care, including assistance with toileting and changing. If you’re ready to make a difference in a friendly, supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you! What they are looking for in a Complex Needs LSA: Experience working with young people Experience with personal care A caring, compassionate, and empathetic approach Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Why Work with Us? Over 300 5* Google reviews—check them out! An ethical consultancy that always puts people first Specialists in SEND, passionate about inclusivity We choose PAYE, not an umbrella company Support every step of the way on your journey to your future dream role If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already amazing team, please apply to this advert or email your CV to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk.

Complex Needs TA

Harlow
Essex
£85 - £95 per day
Complex Needs TA £85–£95 per day (PAYE) Are you ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children with special educational needs? A group of welcoming schools in Harlow is looking for compassionate, proactive, and enthusiastic Complex Needs TA to join their teams. Whether you have direct experience or are new to working in schools but have personal experience supporting children, we want to hear from you! Who We’re Looking For: We need individuals with a passion for working with vulnerable children, who bring warmth, patience, and a positive approach to each day. You don’t need prior experience in a school setting. As long as you have a genuine drive to start a career in education and a caring, proactive personality, we encourage you to apply. The most important qualities for this role are a big heart, a hardworking spirit, and a willingness to support children in need. What We Offer: A Supportive Community: Our schools foster a nurturing environment where TAs are valued members of the team. A Chance to Make a Difference: You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students who need extra support. On-the-Job Development: Gain hands-on experience in the field of education, with the support of experienced teachers and staff. Role Overview: Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday Pay: £85–£95 per day (PAYE) Key Responsibilities: Support students with SEN, helping them to engage, grow, and succeed in a safe, inclusive environment. Build meaningful relationships, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication and adapting to meet each child’s needs. Work closely with teachers and support staff to implement tailored learning plans and behavioural strategies. Bring a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude to each day, uplifting students and the school community alike. What You’ll Bring: A genuine passion for working with children, especially those with SEN. A proactive, bubbly, and adaptable approach—someone who brings positivity and energy to the classroom. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn. A supportive and empathetic mindset, with a desire to make a difference. If you’re ready to start an inspiring journey in education, don’t let a lack of experience hold you back—apply now and make a real difference! Please send your CV to Elisha at harry@psinclusion.co.uk to apply

Outdoor SEMH Teacher

Harlow
Essex
PAYE
Outdoor SEMH Teacher – Harlow Full Time Harlow Are you passionate about therapeutic education and the outdoors? Interested in a school that operates outdoors come rain or shine? About the SEND school This school is a small (but growing) specialist outdoor SEND school, the school caters to students with social, emotional, mental health issues and associated needs. Their passionate team includes Outdoor SEMH teachers and therapists who integrate therapy into the educational programs. Their students have quite often suffered trauma, so the need for a nurturing and therapeutic setting is of utmost importance to their development. The ideal Outdoor SEMH Teacher QTS or equivalent (ideally) Outdoor teaching experience/specialism Able to be flexible and adapt to the needs of vulnerable YP SEND experience ideal but also open to mainstream teachers seeking a transition into a SEND setting If you are passionate about teaching young people with additional needs and are looking for a change out of a typical classroom, then this is the Outdoor SEN Teacher role for you! Hit apply today to hear more information and hear about other SEMH teaching vacancies

Nurture Teacher

Epping Forest
Essex
MPS/UPS PAYE or Permanent
Nurture Teacher – Essex SEMH schools Permanent UPS/MPS - Fringe Are you an experienced and qualified Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? 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. Roles will start ASAP or September 2025 on a full-time basis, both long-term/permanent Brief overview: Nurture Teacher – Primary and secondary roles available - across London Teacher pay scale Location: Essex Alternative Provisions (Aps), Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), SEMH schools for Complex SEMH and autism - ages 7-18 Roles to start immediately and from September 2025 Ability to engage children with SEND is essential About the role of Nurture Teacher: As a Nurture Teacher based in these highly complex settings, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons for small groups of 4 to 8 children, depending on the school. Working as a Nurture 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. These opportunities will suit teachers who have 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. Requirements for Nurture Teacher: To work as a Nurture Teacher, you will ideally hold QTS or QTLS or 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 about nurture roles 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 jobs | SEN jobs | Inner London |Nurture Teacher

SEN Teaching Assistant

Colchester
Essex
ASAP start
SEN Teaching Assistants Do you have experience supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have experience working with pupils who have an EHCP that require 1:1 learning support? 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 seeking engaging and passionate SEN Teaching Assistants who want to provide meaningful and essential support to vulnerable children who require it most! The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex behaviour challenges and ASC. Home schooling will have been incredibly tough for some of these students without dedicated 1:1 support and they really need you now more than ever! SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements ● Experience of working with children/young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties, speech and communication difficulties or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, mental health issues ● Learning Support / Teaching Assistant experience ● Ability to be nurturing and caring. ● Proactive, flexible and willing approach ● Ability to build rapport with disengaged students ● Patience and understanding of the difficulties surrounding children’s return to school What you can expect as an SEN Teaching Assistant ● 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 change a child/young person’s life and impact their learning and ongoing personal development ● The chance to work with likeminded, caring and experienced colleagues in a variety of settings 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, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to harry@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. 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.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Harlow
Essex
Asap start
LOCATION: Harlow START DATE: Immediate start! CONTRACT TYPE: Long term PAY: £85 - £95 per day PAYE Do you have a passion for working with children with special educational needs? Are you kind, compassionate, and have a great desire to learn? Do you want to work in a special needs school? The role I am looking for inspirational Teaching Assistants with a love and passion for working with children with special educational needs. Working with children with SEN is the most rewarding career, with a guarantee that no two days are ever the same! This is a special needs school, and as such, the school have adopted a creative approach, with lots of play based activities, to stimulate learning and ensure all children have the ability to break down barriers to their education. Lessons are constructed based on a variety of topics; Some children have a main focus on functional communication and independence skills, whilst others strive to ensure the highest academic qualifications to allow them to access mainstream courses at college You’re role, an SEN Teaching Assistant, is to support learners both inside and outside of the classroom. You should be encouraging, inspiring and an all round positive role model! Working in SEN can bring with it some challenging behaviour, therefore, it is important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is resilient and understanding as to why these challenges may occur. It is also important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is comfortable with personal care. Some students will require assistance with toileting and changing. The Ideal candidate will be… Compassionate Passionate about SEN Someone looking to start their career working with children with complex needs Someone with care experience Previous experience working with children A bubbly personality Willing to learn What’s in it for you? · The opportunity to work in a fantastic, friendly school · A supportive network of staff · The opportunity to work in a specialist school · PAYE payments only! 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 payments · 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! 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.

Learning Support Assistant (SEMH)

Chelmsford
Essex
Temp to perm
Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives? Parker Smith Inclusion is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within a specialised SEMH school. This is a unique opportunity to support children in KS1 and KS2, working closely with small class sizes of just 6-8 students, where you can truly make an impact. What We Offer: Competitive Pay: £90 - £120 per day, depending on experience. Personalised Support: Work 1:1 and lead small group activities to nurture and empower students. Dynamic Role: Be actively involved in engaging school activities and exciting trips. Collaborative Trust: Join a forward-thinking trust with a big vision for its students and schools, fostering teamwork and growth. What We're Looking For: A compassionate and proactive individual ready to inspire and support students with SEMH needs. Someone who thrives in a nurturing environment, delivering focused attention in a small-class setting. Experience in a similar role is a plus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important! If you're ready to be part of a supportive, innovative team making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now and take the next step in your career with Parker Smith Inclusion.

Teaching Assistant - SEMH - Colchester

Chelmsford
Essex
April Start
LOCATION: Chelmsford START DATE: April 2025 CONTRACT TYPE: Long term PAY: £85-100 Per day Do you have a passion for working with children? Are you looking for a new role to start April 2025? Do you have what it takes to be a great SEN Teaching Assistant? The role I am looking for a Teaching Assistant seeking a new opportunity to work in a fantastic primary school based in Chelmsford. This school really believes that every young person in the school is part of something inspirational. They really are proud of the achievements of every single pupil and pride themselves as a centre of excellence. The Teaching Assistant role focuses on children in the classroom with special educational needs. This would include working in small groups. Other duties will include assisting with the planning of activities, monitoring pupils’ progress, intervening when necessary, providing relevant feedback to the classroom teacher, and performing general Teaching Assistant duties. The ideal candidate The successful Teaching Assistant for this role must have a genuine passion for working with young, vulnerable people. You should be empathetic, kind and keen to learn! If you have previous experience working with SEN, this would be highly beneficial! The Teaching Assistant should be a positive role model and spread positivity! Having the ability to build a good rapport both with young people and the classroom teacher would be most beneficial as good relationships are key to succeed as a Teaching Assistant. What’s in it for you? · The opportunity to work in a fantastic, friendly school · A supportive network of staff · The opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive school · PAYE payments only! 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 payments · 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! 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.