Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Specialist SEMH School

Location: Harlow, Essex Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday Pay: £90–£115 per day (PAYE) Start Date: September Contract: Full-time, temporary with potential to become permanent 🔹 Why this role matters Parker Smith Inclusion have partnered with a thriving Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Harlow—a specialist alternative education setting dedicated to supporting pupils who are unable to access or engage with mainstream schooling. This PRU’s mission is to nurture students with SEMH needs through proactive mentoring, physical activity, and structured support. 🔹 Your mission Bring your sporting expertise and mentoring abilities to a young person who needs it most. Whether your background is in football, boxing, rugby, judo or another discipline, this role gives you the chance to: Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils referred for social, emotional, behavioural, or trauma-related needs Deliver 1:1 and group support through tailored sporting sessions, behaviour coaching, and motivational activities. Use de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries to support pupils in regulating their emotions and behaviour. Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals to create and deliver bespoke behaviour support plans. 🔹 Who we’re looking for A calm, confident and compassionate mentor who can establish clear expectations and boundaries. Previous experience working with children or young people—whether in coaching, youth work, education or mentoring roles. A sporting background: coach, trainer or athlete with real drive to use physical activity as a tool for engagement. A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs or barriers to learning. Emotional resilience, consistency, a patient demeanour—and a good sense of humour! 🔹 What you’ll receive A meaningful role where you’ll truly make a difference in a pupil’s life. Full-time, steady work in a specialist education setting. Temp-to-perm pathway, with opportunities to grow within the PRU. Ongoing in-role support and guidance from Parker Smith Inclusion throughout your placement. A competitive PAYE day rate of £90–£115, depending on your skills and experience. This is perfect for sport-minded individuals who believe in the power of mentoring to change lives and help vulnerable pupils re-engage with education. Ready to take the next step? Get in touch to apply or learn more: Contact: Harry at Parker Smith Inclusion Phone: 020 3011 4848 Email: harry@psinclusion.co.uk

An inspiring opportunity to take the next step in your career Are you currently working in a mainstream primary school and feel ready for a new challenge? Would you like to use your experience in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) setting where your contribution will truly make a difference? We are working with a purpose-built SEMH school, set within 15 acres of beautiful grounds, that is seeking a passionate and resilient HLTA to join their dedicated team. This is a school that values fresh ideas, a positive mindset, and individuals who are keen to learn and grow within a nurturing environment. The school offers a holistic approach to education, with small class sizes, excellent outdoor learning spaces, and dedicated music facilities. The team is committed to supporting pupils with complex needs, and your experience in a mainstream setting will be highly valued. Whether you’re an experienced HLTA or a skilled Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step, what matters most is your character, empathy, and willingness to adapt to the school’s therapeutic approach. If this opportunity excites you and you’d like to explore how you could contribute to this fantastic setting, please get in touch. Contact Harry on 020 3011 4848 or email harry@psinclusion.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you.

SEN Teaching Assistant Mainstream ARP £90 per day A prominent special school in Thurrock is searching for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work with pupils with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties. Offering multiple development and progression pathways from teacher training and behaviour and communication specialism training, this school is searching for those looking to take their next step in SEN and provide the highest quality learning support to children and young people with SEND. An opportunity to analyse the mind and develop a greater understanding of special educational needs, this role would be well suited to psychology graduates looking to pursue a career in clinical, educational or child psychology. The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant may be/have… · Experience working with children and young adults with autism and severe learning difficulties. · Team Teach / Restraint Training. · Experience with PECS and other Visual Aids. · Makaton and/or BSL training/experience. · Open and inclusive attitude. · Engaging and creative personality. · Dedication to working with individuals with Special Educational Needs. · Ambitious and hardworking. Interested? P.S. Click Apply!

Harlow Occupational Therapist SEMH School Full time/Part Time Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT)? Are you registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? We here at Parker Smith Inclusion are working with a wonderful Primary School that are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their fantastic team. They have a inspiring ARP that caters for pupils with ASD and other moderate learning difficulties. A school-based Occupational Therapist aims to help vulnerable children and young people be as independent as possible. You will look at the whole child, tackling individual tasks and helping children find ways to do what they need and want to do. You will also collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, and teaching/support staff. You will engage with the children and young people within the school in innovative, helpful therapeutic and meaningful activities, supporting them in learning and reaching their full potential. Requirements You must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy degree and be HCPC registered You will need solid experience, ideally working with highly vulnerable children and young people or children with Autism/ASC and learning disabilities Overseas-trained and newly qualified Band 5 Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply! In line with NHS band scales, however, please note that sometimes your salary will be pro-rated as it is term-time only. The working hours are 8:30am to 4pm, so for our OTs looking for work-life balance, this is a huge benefit. This also benefits our OTs who work privately or like to have free time to work on other projects! 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 harry@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