1:1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant Location: Kingsbury, Brent Pay: £90–£100 per day (PAYE), dependent on experience Contract: Full time, Monday to Friday Start Date: January 2026 Every child deserves someone who champions their strengths, supports them through challenges, and helps them feel safe, understood, and capable. If you naturally bring calm, patience and steady encouragement, this 1:1 Teaching Assistant opportunity could be a truly rewarding next step for you — and for the Year 3 pupil you’ll be supporting. A welcoming primary setting in Kingsbury is seeking a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work closely with a student who requires tailored support to stay engaged, regulate emotions and build confidence in the classroom. Your presence will make a meaningful difference each day as you help create stability, routines and positive learning experiences. Key Responsibilities • Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil throughout the school day • Use trauma-informed, restorative and de-escalation approaches • Support personalised learning activities, structured routines and targeted interventions • Encourage confidence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour • Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to ensure consistent support What You Will Bring • Experience supporting children with additional needs, including SEMH or behavioural challenges • A calm, reassuring and adaptable approach • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships • Genuine enthusiasm for helping young learners overcome barriers and thrive What the School Offers • A nurturing and supportive primary environment • Training, CPD and opportunities to develop in SEN practice • A collaborative team who work together to ensure every child feels valued • The chance to make a lasting impact on a young learner who benefits from consistent, caring support If you’re passionate about helping children grow in confidence, independence and emotional resilience, apply today for this 1:1 Teaching Assistant role in Kingsbury. 1:1 Teaching Assistant • Primary SEN TA • Behaviour Support • SEMH Support • Emotional Regulation • Trauma-Informed Practice • Behaviour Mentor • Pastoral Support • Inclusion Assistant • Kingsbury

Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Band 6 or Experienced Band 5) Term-Time Only | Locum | Annual Equivalent £30,000 – £38,000 SEN School – North West London ASAP Start Are you driven by the belief that every child deserves the tools, confidence, and opportunities to thrive? This inspiring SEN school in North West London is seeking a compassionate and skilled Paediatric Occupational Therapist who wants their work to genuinely change lives. Ideal for a Band 6 or experienced Band 5 OT, with the option to work 4 days per week. Why this role is a unique and meaningful opportunity Collaborate with a trauma-aware, child-centred leadership team Work with small class groups that allow for deeper therapeutic impact Influence future provision in a growing, forward-thinking school Join a supportive environment where high-quality therapy is genuinely valued We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who: Holds HCPC registration and a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification Has experience with children or young people, ideally with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, or sensory needs Is reflective, proactive, and solutions-focused Ideally has Sensory Integration training or is working towards it What this school offers you: An innovative, child-centred SEND approach A calm, purpose-built environment designed for sensory regulation A leadership team that champions therapy as part of whole-child development A supportive and wellbeing-focused culture Term-time only, ensuring a healthy work-life balance Whether you're already thriving in a school-based role or looking to transition from the NHS or private sector, this opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting and meaningful impact. Why partner with Parker Smith Inclusion? Carefully matched placements based on your skills, values and aspirations Exclusive school opportunities not advertised elsewhere Expert insight into school ethos, team structures and future development Transparent PAYE pay with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions Comprehensive interview support to help you feel confident and prepared Opportunities across SEMH, Autism, EBSA, SLD, PMLD and Complex Needs schools If this Band 6 / Experienced Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist role inspires you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or contact Daniel at Parker Smith Inclusion for more information.

Behaviour Support Assistant – Primary School Pinner, Harrow | Full-time | Term-Time Only | Jan 2026 Start £90–£110 PAYE per day What if the encouragement you give a child today becomes the confidence that changes their future? A welcoming primary school in Pinner with a dedicated resourced provision for pupils with autism and associated learning difficulties is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join their supportive SEN team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in behaviour support, autism provision, SEN settings or primary education. Role Overview As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will help pupils with autism and additional learning needs to regulate, engage and access structured learning. Working closely with teachers, SEN leads and pastoral staff, you will play a key role in improving behaviour, communication and classroom participation. Key Duties Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support for pupils with autism and communication needs Follow personalised behaviour plans and support emotional regulation throughout the day Assist with transitions, routines and engagement in classroom activities Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams Promote independence, positive behaviour strategies and consistent boundaries Support delivery of interventions linked to pupils’ EHCP outcomes Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment The School Setting Primary school with a specialist autism provision Inclusive culture prioritising emotional wellbeing, communication and structured learning Collaborative SEN team including teachers, support staff and pastoral leads Clear routines, visual support systems and strong behaviour frameworks Training, guidance and supportive leadership available for all staff Essential Criteria Experience supporting children with autism, SEMH or behaviour-related needs Confident using de-escalation, positive behaviour support and structured routines Ability to build trust and supportive relationships with pupils Calm, patient and proactive approach to challenging situations Reliable, committed and passionate about working within primary SEN settings Apply Now If you’re looking for a rewarding Behaviour Support Assistant role within an autism provision in a primary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact daniel@psinclusion.co.uk for more information.

Occupational Therapist – Band 6 North West London | Full time, term time only | ASAP Start | £22.41 - £27 per hour equivalent to £31,000 – £38,000 Bring your clinical skillset into a specialist school community where practical, purposeful therapy changes how children with additional needs participate, learn and navigate their world. This role offers the chance to shape daily experiences for pupils with diverse sensory, physical and functional needs, ensuring they can access education with confidence and dignity. You’re a reflective, well-organised practitioner with prior paediatric experience, ideally including autism, neurodevelopmental needs, sensory regulation and functional skill development. You are HCPC-registered at Band 6, or a Band 5 developing confidently toward Band 6. You’re comfortable completing holistic assessments, formulating clear intervention plans and delivering approaches that support meaningful participation. Maybe you have experience supervising others, contributing to service development and thinking creatively about how environments, routines and systems can better enable young people to thrive. You value neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice and enjoy working collaboratively to embed supportive strategies across the whole school. What the role involves: Supporting secondary-aged pupils with varied occupational needs, including those with autism, motor skill challenges, sensory processing differences and complex profiles. Working as part of a committed OT and therapy team that values shared thinking, professional dialogue and practical support. Taking on an established caseload with full handover, giving you clarity, continuity and space to build on existing effective practice. Delivering targeted intervention, contributing to EHCP outcomes and modelling strategies that help staff adapt environments, tasks and routines to promote independence and engagement. The school: A specialist setting supporting children and young people with significant learning needs, autism, medical needs and a wide range of sensory and functional differences. A community that focuses on inclusion, individual pathways and equipping students with skills for independence, adulthood and meaningful participation. A collaborative multidisciplinary culture where therapy, teaching and pastoral colleagues work closely to meet each learner’s holistic profile. An ethos grounded in understanding, respect and celebrating neurodiversity, ensuring pupils feel safe, valued and supported. A structured therapy framework offering consistency, supervision, professional guidance and opportunities to develop specialist practice. If you’re looking for a Band 6 OT role where your expertise directly supports independence, regulation and participation across a specialist school community, please apply or contact daniel@psinclusion.co.uk.