Learning Support Assistant - 121 Specialism

Alternative Education Teaching Assistant Hillingdon £90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE Brand new facilities Ongoing training Supportive and Inspiring SLT to work alongside Do you have experience supporting children/ young people with special and additional needs? Would you like to make a positive impact by supporting SEN pupils? This friendly primary school based in Hillingdon is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work in their specialist ARP. The school has an excellent track record of training teachers and support staff and has a beautiful and inclusive SLT. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the Specialist Resource Provision is running smoothly and making sure the students are getting the best support available. You will be managing behaviour and supporting the pupils academically, emotionally and behaviourally. If you believe you have relevant experience for this role. or you are a graduate, or have a real passion for helping with SEND, we would love to hear from you! Ideal Alternative Education Teaching Assistant: Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND Previous experience supporting young children with additional needs Good understanding of behaviour strategies and co-regulation Committed to personal development and learning specialist skills Proactive and flexible Ability to be a team player and build rapport quickly Interested in hearing more? Please get in touch if you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities! You can apply by response to this advert and uploading your CV to our website. Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within 5 working days. 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.

Psychology Graduate London Borough of Hillingdon £425 to £475 PAYE Per Week ASAP Start Have you just graduated from university and are now looking to gain some experience working with children with SEN? Are you an aspiring Clinical Psychologist, Child Psychologist, Social Worker, or Pastoral Worker? If so this role could offer you the necessary experience to achieve your career goal! We are currently working with an outstanding school based in the London Borough of Wandsworth, and they are seeking out a Psychology Graduate to join their collaborative and supportive team as a SEN Teaching Assistant. With beautiful surroundings and fantastic facilities, this school caters to children from 3 to 19. The older children's daily learning focuses on providing them with life skills so that they can become more independent. This could include taking the students to local cafes, parks, supermarkets, and restaurants and carrying out work experience. The school focuses on what style of learning works for each child, encouraging them to develop new skills at their own pace. What you can expect as a Psychology Graduate: A therapeutic environment, ensuring the classrooms stay as calm as possible - they even have a therapy dog Fantastic opportunities to develop and build on your skills The opportunity to hugely impact each individual child's life Working with state-of-the-art facilities What will be required of you as a Psychology Graduate Personal or professional experience working with Special Educational Needs (SEN), both are just as important A nurturing, calm and patient personality A team player who can bring a positive and can-do attitude to the team The belief that each child deserves the best education possible Interested in hearing more? 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 5 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.

Learning Support Assistant – 121 Support Focus Are you passionate about providing personalised, one-to-one support that makes a genuine difference? Do you thrive on creating engaging, tailored learning experiences that help young people overcome barriers and flourish—both academically and emotionally? We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a friendly and forward-thinking SEND school this September. This role is all about working directly with individual students on a 1:1 basis, delivering focused intervention sessions, and supporting each learner’s unique journey. What This Role Involves As an LSA in this role, you will be the vital link supporting students who benefit from personalised attention and creative learning approaches. You’ll work closely with the student, their teachers, and parents to understand their needs, adapt learning plans, and provide a consistent, nurturing presence. Your work will include planning and running targeted intervention sessions that help students develop key skills—academic, social, and emotional. You’ll have the freedom and responsibility to design your own resources, create fun and meaningful activities, and continually adapt your approach to suit each student’s strengths and challenges. Communication is key: you’ll regularly liaise with parents and carers, sharing progress, celebrating successes, and working together to support the student’s wider development. Key Responsibilities Deliver 1:1 intervention sessions tailored to individual learning goals Plan, prepare, and create engaging, bespoke learning resources and activities Provide consistent, patient support that encourages independence and self-confidence Monitor and record student progress, adjusting strategies as needed Build strong relationships with students, fostering trust and motivation Communicate regularly with parents and carers to provide updates and collaborate on strategies Work closely with class teachers, SENDCo, and outside professionals to implement IEPs and behaviour plans Support the development of communication, literacy, numeracy, and social skills Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture that celebrates every student’s potential Who We’re Looking For A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with diverse needs Patience, empathy, and creativity in tailoring support and activities Confidence in taking initiative to develop your own teaching resources Excellent communication skills, especially in engaging with parents and the school team Experience or interest in working in SEND, SEMH, or similar settings is desirable but not essential A team player with a positive attitude and commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing What You’ll Gain The opportunity to make a lasting impact through personalised, meaningful support A supportive and inclusive school environment that values your ideas and input Professional development opportunities to build your skills in SEND education and intervention The chance to work closely with students, families, and professionals in a collaborative way A role that’s flexible, creative, and truly rewarding every day If you’re ready to use your passion, creativity, and heart to help young people succeed one student at a time, we would love to hear from you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. We will keep your details on file for future suitable roles. By applying, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal data in line with GDPR.

Outreach Autism Tutor – September 2025 Start Full-time Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:00pm Long-term placement We are looking for an experienced, emotionally intelligent, and deeply compassionate Outreach Tutor to work on a one-to-one basis with a 17-year-old student with autism in an alternative education setting. This is not a conventional classroom-based role. This is high-impact, outreach tutoring—an opportunity to meet a young person exactly where they are and help them take meaningful steps forward. It’s about far more than academic outcomes; it’s about rebuilding confidence, developing self-regulation skills, and helping this young person re-engage with education on their own terms. About the Role You will be supporting a bright, complex, and witty young man who has experienced significant barriers to learning within mainstream education. He is now working with a highly specialised outreach provision that prioritises relational connection, emotional safety, and student-led learning. He is intellectually curious, quick-witted, and thrives on rich, thought-provoking conversation. However, due to his autism and previous school experiences, he finds traditional learning environments and rigid routines overwhelming. The role requires a highly adaptive, thoughtful approach—blending academic tutoring with therapeutic support strategies. You will act as a stable, trusted adult, delivering structured, bespoke sessions that are paced and pitched to suit his needs. At times, you may find yourself discussing life skills, identity, emotional wellbeing, or planning creative project-based tasks that build his sense of autonomy and agency. Above all, you will be someone who “gets it”—someone who listens more than they speak, sets boundaries with warmth, and remains calm and grounded when things feel stormy. Key Responsibilities Deliver 1:1 tailored academic support in a calm, low-stimulus outreach centre Build a consistent, respectful, and trauma-informed relationship with the student Use autism-aware and attachment-sensitive strategies to support emotional regulation Plan and deliver sessions that prioritise engagement, confidence, and personal growth Support development of key life skills and future readiness alongside curriculum work Work closely with a wider multidisciplinary team, including therapists, mentors, and family professionals Provide regular feedback and reflections to support wider planning and review meetings What We’re Looking For Previous experience supporting autistic students in an SEN, PRU, or outreach context A calm, empathetic approach to behaviour, grounded in understanding and flexibility Strong awareness of the sensory, emotional, and communication differences linked to autism Patience, emotional resilience, and a good sense of humour—essential! Confidence in working independently while also being part of a wider support team A valid enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) Two recent references from similar roles working with young people with additional needs What’s In It For You? Real impact – This is not just about exam prep. It’s about being the person who helps a young person feel seen, heard, and believed in again. Long-term consistency – No hopping between schools. This is a full-time, ongoing role, giving you time to build genuine rapport. Ongoing professional development – Access to training in trauma-informed practice, autism strategies, Team Teach, emotion coaching, and more. No umbrella companies – All roles are PAYE with transparent pay, no hidden costs. Specialist support from Parker Smith Inclusion – We’re SEND specialists, not generalist recruiters. We understand the settings, the students, and the level of care and skill you bring. Why Parker Smith Inclusion? With over 350 five-star Google reviews and an unwavering focus on SEND, Parker Smith Inclusion is proud to connect talented professionals with schools and outreach provisions that value empathy, expertise, and whole-child approaches. Many of our roles are exclusive to us, because our partner settings trust us to find the right people for their most vulnerable learners. We believe in meaningful, ethical recruitment. No gimmicks. Just passionate educators doing what they do best. If you’re ready to step into a role where your relationship-building skills, emotional insight, and subject knowledge can truly transform a young person’s journey—please get in touch today. Let’s chat.