SEMH Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEN £90 - £100 Per Day – PAYE only! Are you driven to make a positive change in children’s development? Have you worked with SEN children before? Do you feel the reward and satisfaction of helping a child with SEN achieve? If yes, that is the answer to the above questions. We are looking for someone like you to work as a 1:1 teaching assistant in a primary school with high levels of SEN. Becoming a 1:1 Teaching Assistant will require you to work inside and outside the classroom with the child for the entire academic year with their Emotional and Learning development. The child you will be supporting requires someone with the following attributes: Emotional resilience with a positive mindset. Team player who can build rapport with children, staff and parents. Wants to improve own skillset by learning new specialist skills. Determination to improve the child’s social, emotional and mental health development. The school The school is a two-form entry primary school in the heart of Newham. It strongly believes in the well-being of both the staff and students. It is a mainstream school with a mid-intake of SEN children. Interested in hearing more about 1:1 Teaching Assistants roles? 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, or emailing your CV to elise.harnwell@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 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, which is in line with the new GDPR requirements.

SEN Learning Support Assistant London Borough of Newham Full-time (term time only), Monday to Friday 8:30am - 16:00pm £450 - £500 PAYE per week; weekly payment Parker Smith Inclusion is excited to work closely with a school based in Newham, offering a rewarding full-time opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. This school caters to children with a wide range of learning difficulties, Autism/ASC, and complex needs. Many of the children have Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN), with some being non-verbal and others using wheelchairs or requiring mobility support. What is it like to work in as a LSA? Working as a Learning Support Assistant in a specialist SEN environment is a truly rewarding experience. It’s not just about teaching – building strong, trusting relationships with children and helping them overcome everyday challenges. You will be part of a team that ensures every child feels safe, valued, and supported. No two days are the same; one day, you might be helping a child in the hydrotherapy pool; the next, you could assist with feeding and personal care or work with therapists to support a child’s communication needs. It requires patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive. Learning Support Assistant Role Details: Full-time Learning Support Assistant position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4pm (term time only) Working closely with children with a range of needs, including assisting in the hydrotherapy pool, feeding, and toileting Collaborating with a skilled and supportive team of professionals Daily pay rate of £90 to £100, depending on experience (paid via PAYE) What We’re Looking For: A team player with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills Someone comfortable with supporting children’s physical needs, including swimming and personal care You don’t need to have previous SEN experience; if you have the right attitude and commitment, the school will provide full support and training for you as a Learning Support Assistant. If you're looking for a fulfilling role as a Learning Support Assistant where you can make a meaningful impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today or contact Elise Harnwell at Parker Smith Inclusion!

Early Years Learning Support Assistant January 2026 Start Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 3:30 East Ham, MS Primary Setting Are you an Early Years specialist looking to transition into a mainstream school with a nursery? Do you have a qualification within EYFS/Childcare? Would you be confident to support children that have special needs? Parker Smith Inclusion are working in partnership with a MS Primary school based in East Ham, this is a small 2 form entry school that have a nursery on site and they are recieving new referrals throughout the academic year. They are looking for a TA that can support a young child with down syndrome within the nursery, your day will consist of working 1:1 with the child supporting them with early years learning such as; phonics, bucket time, picture communication cards, sensory learning and learning through play (messy/water play) . You will need to be an energetic, creative person with lots of personality to be playful with the child and understand that they will be looking to you as their immediate support in any scenario. If you feel this role would be right for you, please apply via this job advert or call in to Parker Smith Inclusion and ask for Elise. You will be required to go through vetting checks before starting any new role with us; DBS check/update Service check (you must have your physical DBS check certificate) Right to work check Qualifications / Certificates Proof of NI Proof of address Interview with Parker Smith Inclusion relating to SEND knowledge

Mainstream School SEN TA Long-Term and Permanent opportunities Immediate start Are you looking to work with a friendly and supportive team in a fantastic Mainstream Secondary School supporting young people with SEND? I am working with a fantastic outstanding secondary school in North East London that is looking for two experienced secondary teaching assistants to join their supportive team. They are looking for suitable candidates who have experience working with secondary students with SEN, ideally experience with ASD, ADHD and Physical and/or Sensory needs. This experience can be previous work experience or personal experience. These roles are going to be 1:1 working with the child within their mainstream lessons and assisting them around the school, one child is in Year 11 and the other is in Year 8, both struggle with discipline and require a TA that has the balance of nurture and authority, ability to implement the schools rules and regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to join a Secondary School working to have a hugely positive effect on the lives of pupils. If you are an aspiring teacher this is a fantastic school for you as they can offer help with teacher training. What to Expect as a Mainstream Secondary School SEN TA: The opportunity to work alongside a highly friendly and supportive team in a school where you can feel valued and like you are making a real difference The opportunity to work on a 1:1 basis to support a particular pupil with additional needs and have a really positive impact on their school life School hours and the school holidays off so you are able to maintain a great work/life balance Ongoing training and professional development whilst gaining valuable experience Being part of a team that believes in high quality and engaging teaching as well as staff wellbeing A creative environment with a real focus on The Arts A school that will help with teacher training for aspiring teachers An inclusive environment with a fantastic Special Needs Provision Competitive pay rates at £95 Per Day PAYE Requirements of a Mainstream Secondary School SEN TA: Previous experience working as an SEN Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant within a Secondary School would be highly valued Previous experience working with Autism and ADHD or other SEND would be highly valued Previous experience working to support secondary-age pupils with Special Educational Needs If you don't have school-based experience, then to have personal experience with SEND A friendly and positive person with a resilient personality Interested in hearing more about our Secondary TA roles? To find out more about this role please do not hesitate to get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert or by emailing elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!