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SEMH Teacher-January 2025

Chelmsford
Essex
£175 - 3250 per day PAYE
Chelmsford, Essex January 2025 Long term/ Permanent Are you ready for a change? Do you have the passion and resilience to teach students with SEMH needs? We here at Parker Smith are working with a wonderful School who are recruiting fort staff ready for January 2025, It is an exciting opportunity to embark on a journey with a school catering to students from KS1 to KS4, all with SEMH needs. Their purpose-built facility is designed to nurture growth and development. With dedicated classrooms for vocational subjects, we're committed to providing a holistic education experience. Responsibilities of an SEMH Teacher: Develop and implement engaging, differentiated lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with SEMH challenges. Adapt teaching strategies to suit individual learning styles, providing personalised support to each student. Cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters social and emotional growth. Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and external professionals to devise comprehensive intervention plans. Continuously monitor and assess student progress, offering timely feedback to students and their families. Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification. Specialised training or experience in SEMH education. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. A genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of students facing SEMH challenges. 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 you 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 you navigate the job search process more effectively. Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes 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. 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 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 Teaching Assistant

Merton
South West London
£90-£100 per day PAYE
SEND Teaching Assistant London Borough of Merton Immediate Start Temp to Perm Opportunities Are you an empathetic person who Is passionate about SEN? Would you like to make a difference every day to children’s lives? We here at Parker Smith are currently working with an inspiring, Outstanding, all-through SEN school in the London Borough of Merton. They are looking for SEN Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team. They use creative learning to support the curriculum such as music, arts, drama and dance. Students at this setting may have Autism/ASC, complex needs, and Severe to Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD) This role requires personal care so being comfortable with this is essential. What they are looking for in a SEN Teaching Assistant- Experience of 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? 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 resumes 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

Therapeutic Behaviour Mentor

Barking and Dagenham
North East London
£21,000 - £24,000 P/A
Therapeutic Learning Mentor East London Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with SEMH? Are you compassionate, supportive and creative? I am working with a specialist primary SEMH therapeutic school who are looking for an engaging and passionate Therapeutic Learning Mentor. The children attending this school will have a SEN diagnosis, EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) surrounding their social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). I am looking to speak to professional and committed Therapeutic Learning Mentors even if your experience is informal/voluntary, we want to hear from you! The provision opened within the last year and will continue to develop and grow over the forthcoming years. The children who attend this school will often have experienced adverse childhood experiences including trauma and toxic stress and a therapeutic and nurturing approach is essential to their development. This role offers the opportunity to make a substantial difference in a child's life in a very specialist therapeutic setting. Therapeutic Learning Mentor requirements Essential - Passion for working with young people who require additional support in order to access education and social development Beneficial - Experience of working with SEMH, trauma, sensory processing, social communication, ACE (adverse childhood experiences), toxic stress Beneficial - Youth Mentor/Worker experience Essential - Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships What you can expect as a Therapeutic Learning Mentor Therapeutic Learning Mentor roles 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, Play/Art/Music Therapists, 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 Behaviour Mentor you could change the path of someone’s life! 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 resumes 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

Autism Lecturer

Lambeth
South East London
£160 to £220
Autism Lecturer London Borough of Southwark Monday to Thursday, Friday – PPA/Training Temp to Perm Are you a Qualified Teacher from a Further Education or Secondary Background, seeking a new type of role working within SEND? We are working with a fantastic SEND College to find someone to teach a class of students ages 16 to 25 with a diagnosis of Autism. Within this role, you will be supported by 7 to 8 SEND TAs who will work closely with each individual children, in accordance with your lesson plans which will teach the students various life skills. These skills are divided into pathways such as employability, relationships and personal health and would see the students working with the wider community and other businesses. You will be based in the classroom Monday to Thursday, with Fridays being a PPA day for you in addition to training. Within this time, students will go out with their assigned Tas to conduct activities in line with the tailored plans you have written for them, to help them overcome barriers to learning and personal development. This is a unique role with amazing opportunities for growth and professional development, including the rewarding nature of the word. This role is ideal for those looking to work with SEND and expand their SEND experience, alongside have a unique role which is different to normal teaching positions. So if you’re interested in this fantastic SEND setting and amazing opportunity, why not apply today? 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 resumes 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 Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements

Nurture Teacher - Chelmsford

Chelmsford
Essex
£35-50k
Permanent Nurture Teacher SEND School Chelmsford Opening January 2025 Are you looking for a fulfilling role teaching children and young people with additional needs? Are you a teacher with SEND school experience or a teacher looking to transition into a SEND setting We seek to appoint an ambitious Nurture Teacher to work within a brand-new specialist SEND Primary and Secondary school in the Chelmsford. The school is a SEMH school for young people aged 7-16 who have a variety of needs, and all have an Education and Health Care Plan to support the delivery of meeting their needs. The class sizes are very small and focus on the individual needs of students who have often experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. The Nurture Teacher must be committed to improving the life chances of the children by allowing each child to leave the school with a successful transition to adulthood. We are looking for a Nurture Teacher who can: Work alongside other Senior Leaders on developing the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning to ensure each child realises their potential. Monitor pupil progress to ensure successful outcomes. Be the senior leader with specific responsibility for behaviour and personal development. Be a positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach. Ensuring a creative and rich curriculum both within and outside the classroom. Interested in hearing more about Nurture Teacher opportunities. If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by the response to this advert! If you are not contacted within five working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in 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 English Teacher - Chelmsford

All
Essex
£35-50k
SEND English Teacher SEND School Chelmsford Opening January 2025 Are you looking for a fulfilling role teaching children and young people with additional needs? Are you a English teacher with SEND school experience or a teacher looking to transition into a SEND setting We seek to appoint an ambitious SEND English Teacher to work within a brand-new specialist SEND Primary and Secondary school in the Chelmsford. The school is a SEMH school for young people aged 7-16 who have a variety of needs, and all have an Education and Health Care Plan to support the delivery of meeting their needs. The class sizes are very small and focus on the individual needs of students who have often experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. The SEND English Teacher must be committed to improving the life chances of the children by allowing each child to leave the school with a successful transition to adulthood. We are looking for a SEND English Teacher who can: Work alongside other Senior Leaders on developing the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning to ensure each child realises their potential. Monitor pupil progress to ensure successful outcomes. Be the senior leader with specific responsibility for behaviour and personal development. Be a positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach. Ensuring a creative and rich curriculum both within and outside the classroom. Interested in hearing more about SEND English Teacher opportunities. If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by the response to this advert! If you are not contacted within five working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in 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.

ASC Teacher - SEND school - ASAP start

Newham
North East London
MPS/UPS with SEN point
ASC Teacher - SEND School - East London - Inner London MPS/UPS with SEN allowance Are you looking to join a forward thinking innovative SEND school with unique progression opportunities? I am working with a SEND school in East London who require an ASC Teacher with SEND school experience to cover a class on a long term basis. About the SEND school The school is a multisite special school that opened a new school in 2023 and are continuing to expand. They cater for children of all ages who have a variety of needs such as Autism, SLD and PMLD. The children’s needs and abilities really can vary in complexities therefore there will likely be a class to suit every teacher! The exceptional leadership team are passionate about recruiting within which is why the vast majority of their new SLT posts will be taken by existing middle leaders, therefore they will free up lots of middle leadership roles allowing for fast progression. The school recognises the importance of staff wellbeing and therefore individualised CPD is on offer for all staff. The ideal candidate for this exciting ASC Teacher role should…. Have QTS/QTLS Be passionate about teaching children and young people with SEN Ready for the challenge and excitement that a new provision brings! Have ambition to take on additional responsibilities and leadership Be a brilliant teacher (mainstream teachers are welcome, the school are proven trainers!!) Suits SEN Teachers or teachers experienced with SEN including autism If you are reading this ASC Teacher advert and wondering whether to apply, please do! Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical SEND specialist organisation, read our 5* google reviews and get to know us, like we get to know you! We are here to offer you expert guidance and if this school isn’t right for you, we will tell you and inform you of ones that are **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

Havering
North East London
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Learning Support Assistant LOCATION: Havering START DATE: Immediate CONTRACT TYPE: Long term PAY: 80-90 per day PAYE Are you passionate about working with children with special educational needs? Do you want to work in a school with a strong sense of community? Do you want the chance to work one to one with a child with Autism? The role I am looking for a wonderful, enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive, friendly school based in Romford. This is a mainstream primary school with an excellent reputation for providing fantastic education to young people, and also taking great care of their staff! This is a 1:1 role, supporting a child with a diagnosis of Autism. I am looking for someone resilient, proactive and ready to take on a rewarding role. Your day to day role would be working on a 1:1 basis, within the main classroom, ensuring the child can understand the work they are being given, and help overcome any barriers that they may face to their learning. The ideal candidate The ideal candidate for this role would be a teaching assistant looking to expand their experience within a SEN environment. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to show their passion for SEND children and provide genuine help that can positively impact a child’s needs. What’s in it for you? A unique opportunity to work one to one A school that believes in happy staff and has excellent training opportunities An easily accessible school with good transport links A great SLT PAYE The chance of a permanent contract 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 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! Applying on our company website, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to elisha@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.