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SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs
Harlow
Essex
£85 to £95 PAYE
SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs
Harlow
£85 to £95 PAYE
Monday to Friday
08:30 to 15:30
Looking to make an impact on Childrens' lives as an SEN Teaching Assistant Complex Needs?
We are looking for a kind and nurturing person to work as SEN Teaching Assistant in an Ofsted outstanding specialist school known for its lovely staff, lovely facilities, and great students. This is a great opportunity for those with experience in SEN to further their careers working with children aged 11 to 19 with autism and additional complex needs.
With this role experience from a care, support or educational SEN background will be taken into consideration as well as those with personal experience.
What we are looking for in an SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs:
A kind and nurturing personality
Previous personal or professional experience with SEN
Previous experience in a Care or Educational Role
Interested in hearing more about opportunities like this SEN School Teaching Assistant Complex Needs?
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.
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.
SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start
Southend
Essex
£85 - £90
LOCATION: Southend
START DATE: Immediate start!
CONTRACT TYPE: Long term
PAY: £85 - £90 per day
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 enjoy supporting young people with complex needs?
The role
I am looking for inspirational Teaching Assistants with a love and passion for working with children with complex 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 school has the most friendly and welcoming atmosphere; they really do care for all of their staff, and there’s a fantastic sense of community.
The role of 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.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Harlow
Essex
£90 per day PAYE
SEN Teaching Assistant
Temp to perm
PAYE
Harlow
We are working closely with a beautiful SEN school in the vibrant Harlow. We are looking for passionate individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our students aged 11-19 with Autism/ASC, complex needs, severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and medical needs. Some students have limited mobility and use wheelchairs, so experience supporting students with physical disabilities is highly desirable.
At this school, you will be part of a very creative and safe learning environment where the school prioritises the well-being of their staff. You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional care and education to students. As a SSSA, you will play a vital role in supporting students' individual needs, including academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
SEN Teaching Assistant main responsibilities:
Providing support to students with Autism/ASC, complex needs, severe learning difficulties, profound multiple learning difficulties, and medical needs, in their academic and personal development
Assisting students with limited mobility, including those who use wheelchairs, in accessing the school environment and participating in classroom activities
Collaborating with teachers and other staff to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
Implementing personalised curriculum and behaviour management strategies for students
Supporting students in developing their communication, social, and life skills
Assisting with personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and medication administration as required
Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:
Ideally have experience working with children and young people with Autism/ASC and complex needs, preferably in an educational or care setting
Ideally have knowledge and experience in supporting students with physical disabilities and mobility issues, including wheelchair users
May have worked as a care worker or care assistant
May have relevant qualifications and/or degrees such as Health and Social Care, Psychology, Criminology, or Nursing
Aspiring educational psychologists, therapists, or educators
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and parents
Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude toward supporting students with diverse needs
This is a PERMANENT position starting in September. The school offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The school is committed to the professional development of its staff and provides ongoing training and support to ensure your success in the role.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with SEN and want to work in a supportive and caring environment, we would love to hear from you! Join us and be part of a rewarding journey in shaping the students' lives. Apply now!
What will the school expect from you?
A serious hunger to build a career around SEN
Someone who will go above and beyond to care for SEN children
A staff member who excels at building solid relationships with other workforce and students
A nurturing yet resilient character
To find out more, apply today!
SEMH Teacher
Chelmsford
Essex
£30,000 to £48,055 Per Year
SEMH Teacher
Full-Time Temp to Perm Role
Chelmsford
Pay: MPS/UPS
April 2025
Are you a caring person with a strong personality who truly believes that children with SEMH needs deserve the very best education possible?
Are you a qualified teacher with SEMH experience, or are you a mainstream teacher now looking to work within an SEN setting?
I am now working with a fantastic school in Chelmsford whose core values include encouraging their pupils to be confident.
They are now seeking a SEMH Teacher to join their wonderful team as a SEMH Teacher.
The school recognises that children with SEMH needs are among the most vulnerable in our society, and they are seeking individuals with can have a positive impact.
Requirements of a SEMH Teacher:
· QTS/QTLS would be highly valued for this role, however the school is also open to working with unqualified teachers who have relevant experience
· Recent SEN qualifications or experience would be highly valued for this role
· The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of classroom teaching experience, a proven record of positive pupil progress and be passionate about improving outcomes for pupils
· To work with pupils with Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Behavioural Difficulties
· To observe, assess and support primary aged pupils referred to the school from mainstream secondary schools and to devise strategies and behaviour targets based on schools’ reports and observations
· To liaise with Management, SENDCo’s and class teachers in all aspects of the work in schools and to be able to adapt to the different philosophies and requirements of a variety of schools in order to maintain a good working relationship
· To be prepared to offer advice to parents and work with them to support their child.
What to Expect as a SEMH Teacher:
· The school can offer a highly supportive and skilled team to work with as well as career developments within the school
· The opportunity to undertake further training and increase skills in the areas of both behaviour management and curriculum development
· Although the school are a specialist school, they proactively welcome enquiries from experienced mainstream colleagues and in particular, primary trained staff who would like to extend their skills base
If you feel you are ready to take that next step in your career, and like the sound of this wonderful school, please do not hesitate to reach out!
SEMH Nurture Teacher
Epping Forest
Essex
£36,413 - £48,532 per annum; based on MPS Outer London
SEMH Nurture Teacher
£186.73 - £248.88 PAYE daily rate in line with M1 to M6 (£36,413 - £48,532)
Therapeutic education for children with Autism, ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
ASAP Start
I am interested in speaking to teachers across South West London who have a passion for working with vulnerable children with highly complex SEMH needs/disorders and ASD.
Brief overview:
Nurture Teacher – Primary
Teacher pay scale for Outer London (£36,413 - £48,532)
Location: Epping Forest
A therapeutic and friendly school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Autism, and ADHD
ASAP start
The ability to engage children with SEND/SEMH 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 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 with a passion and natural ability to engage hard-to-reach pupils and those with a 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.
If you are interested in this Nurture Teacher role, please apply below or contact Harry Owen at Parker Smith Inclusion.
SEN Teacher
Harlow
Essex
MPS/UPS - Plus SEN Allowance
SEN Teacher
SEN School
Harlow
MPS/UPS
All through SEND school for pupils age 3-19
ASAP Start
This is an opportunity for a dynamic, compassionate, and driven teacher to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs. SEN school in Harlow seeks a SEN Teacher to join their team and contribute to their mission of enabling children and young people to flourish and lead independent and fulfilling lives.
This role is suitable for someone who is prepared to go the extra mile to enable pupils to make the progress that is right for them.
About the SEN Teacher role
The school has varied ages and needs, therefore, your role as an SEN Teacher will vary depending on which class you teach. For mainstream teachers wishing to transition into an SEN school setting, this school is ideal for finding the right class fit based on your skill set and passion for the area of SEND you would like to further your teaching career in.
The ideal SEN Teacher will have
QTS
SEN experience from either mainstream or special settings
Passion and desire to learn and enhance their SEND skills
Why join this SEN school
Part of a reputable trust with SEND and primary schools
“A career for life” motto with opportunities for secondment to other schools in the trust
Private healthcare including dental and opticians
Work from home PPA time
Extensive SEND specialist training
Large SEND school with variety of needs so exposure to all different ages and SEN needs
If you are interested in exploring this SEN Teacher role or would like to discuss other SEND leadership roles with Parker Smith Inclusion - The Ethical SEND Specialists please apply now or call Harry Owen on 0203 011 4848
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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Barnet
North West London
£17,500 - £20,000
London Borough of Barnet
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Permanent
ASAP Start
Are you compassionate and have the desire to be a role model to students with SEMH?
Maybe you have aspirations to become a SEN Teacher?
We are working in partnership with a SEND school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Autism/ASC based in the London Borough of Barnet. The school is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their friendly and supportive staff team. This position is to start in September. This is a fantastic school headed by a wonderfully inspiring Headteacher who supports and leads her dynamic and diverse staff team to enable them to be the best educators for the pupils who attend the school. This is an excellent opportunity for those aspiring SEND Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, and Social Workers.
Highlights:
SEND school for pupils with SEMH and Autism/ASC; some pupils will have undiagnosed mental health needs such as high anxiety and school phobia
Based in the London Borough of Barnet
ASAP start
8 pupils in a class
Providing healthy and nurturing learning environment
Making positive impacts on children and young people’s lives!
Why work with us?
We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively.
Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective CVs and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc
One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position.
If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk
SEND Specialists
All
North West London
£90-110 PER DAY PAYE
North East London
SEND Specialist
Long Term
We here at Parker Smith are currently working with brilliant Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools as well as wonderful, Specialist SEND School's , SEMH setting and PRU'S, that are seeking SEND Specialists to support students on a 1:1 basis or small groups.
The ideal candidate should be focused and determined to encourage pupils to reach their full potential. You should also be empathetic, friendly and able to form good relationships with children as well as having a genuine passion for the job. You should be a positive role model for all and always be promoting good behaviour. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and always be looking for learning opportunities.
Working within SEND is such a rewarding opportunity and you will go home and know you have made a difference, what an amazing end to your day!
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 only
A genuine passion to help people reach their potential in their SEND career
If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already incredible team then please do get in touch by emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk