SEMH Teaching Assistant

Pastoral Support Assistant – Secondary Special School (SEMH / MLD / SLCN) Location: Hackney Central Contract: Long-term (Opportunity for permanent contract after 2 terms) Start Date: TBC Hours: Full-time, 8:30 - 3:30 (4:45 on Tuesdays for meetings) Term-time only Salary: TBC dependant on experience About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary school supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). This long-term position offers the opportunity to secure a permanent role after two successful terms. You will play a vital part in promoting students’ wellbeing, helping them overcome barriers to learning, and creating a safe, consistent and nurturing environment. You will be the first point of call for students that are dysregulated within class, assisting to de-escalate on the spot or take action to use interventions to support that child to go back to a regulated state. You will need to be fantastic with communication skills, proven track record of building rapport and trust as well as being empathetic and understand the individual needs of each child. All of the children that this school are secondary aged but functioning at a primary aged level, you need to meet them where they are at not where you expect them to be. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support to pupils with a range of SEND needs Build positive, trusting relationships with students to promote emotional regulation, resilience and engagement Work alongside teaching staff, behaviour leads and external agencies to support individual pastoral plans Assist with behaviour de-escalation and restorative practice Monitor attendance, wellbeing and behaviour concerns and report to the pastoral team Support pupils during transitions, unstructured times, and throughout the school day Encourage positive behaviour, self-esteem and social skills development Maintain accurate records and contribute to multi-agency meetings when needed We Are Looking For Someone Who: Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, especially SEMH, MLD or SLCN Understands trauma-informed practice and can support pupils with emotional or behavioural needs Is calm, patient, resilient and able to build strong relationships Can work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team Is committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare Ideally holds relevant training (Team Teach, MAPA, Thrive, safeguarding, etc.) – not essential What We Offer: A welcoming, supportive school community Ongoing professional development and training A long-term role with a genuine opportunity to become permanent The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people If you're interested in this role I am eagerly looking to arrange meetings/trials with the school immediately. Call on 0203 011 4848 and email elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant) - Hackney - Specialist Secondary School Great transport links (Hackney Downs, Hackney Central, Downs Park) Immediate Start Long Term Contract Roles 8:30 - 3:30 with CPD every other Tuesday @ 4:45 Do you want to work with children that have moderate learning difficulties and make a difference to their lives? Are you ready to commit to a school that could support your education career? Would you be able to understand the needs of children that are teenagers but learning at primary level? A specialist MLD school based in the heart of Hackney are interested in meeting enthusiastic, passionate, committed teaching assistants to join their fantastic school. Could it be you? Entering the school you would can understand the level of excellence they expect from their staff and having an OFSTED outstanding rating you can see why! It offers large classrooms for 12 students, speech and language therapist and counsellor available to the students on site, as well as literacy and numeracy intervention specialist, providing the students with the best opportunity to reach their expected grades. Although this is a secondary school the students are all learning at a primary curriculum meaning all candidates need to understand these teenagers can be facing teenage struggles but have a brain function of a primary aged child, requiring a nurture and trauma informed approach. All lessons are practical based, getting the students involved with movement, learning through play and using objects to help support them. This is a truly fantastic school to be part of and the deputy head wants to meet with candidates that have the genuine interest in supporting SEND pupils. The main qualities in candidates we're looking for are; Commitment Passion & drive Pro-activity & initiative Punctuality (you must be meeting the children in the front office at 8:30 prompt!) Professionalism Experience desirable; Supporting children with complex needs, such as MLD , speech and language needs, dysregulated behaviour, trauma (we will consider personal experience) Understanding of special needs and the social struggles this can cause a child Proven ability of great communication skills Understanding of makaton/pecs/zones of regulation If you would like to discuss this role further, please call on 0203 011 4848 and ask for Elise @ Parker Smith Inclusion or email elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant) - Hackney - Specialist Secondary School Great transport links (Hackney Downs, Hackney Central, Downs Park) Immediate Start Long Term Contract Roles 8:30 - 3:30 with CPD every other Tuesday @ 4:45 Do you want to work with children that have moderate learning difficulties and make a difference to their lives? Are you ready to commit to a school that could support your education career? Would you be able to understand the needs of children that are teenagers but learning at primary level? A specialist MLD school based in the heart of Hackney are interested in meeting enthusiastic, passionate, committed teaching assistants to join their fantastic school. Could it be you? Entering the school you would can understand the level of excellence they expect from their staff and having an OFSTED outstanding rating you can see why! It offers large classrooms for 12 students, speech and language therapist and counsellor available to the students on site, as well as literacy and numeracy intervention specialist, providing the students with the best opportunity to reach their expected grades. Although this is a secondary school the students are all learning at a primary curriculum meaning all candidates need to understand these teenagers can be facing teenage struggles but have a brain function of a primary aged child, requiring a nurture and trauma informed approach. All lessons are practical based, getting the students involved with movement, learning through play and using objects to help support them. This is a truly fantastic school to be part of and the deputy head wants to meet with candidates that have the genuine interest in supporting SEND pupils. The main qualities in candidates we're looking for are; Commitment Passion & drive Pro-activity & initiative Punctuality (you must be meeting the children in the front office at 8:30 prompt!) Professionalism Experience desirable; Supporting children with complex needs, such as MLD , speech and language needs, dysregulated behaviour, trauma (we will consider personal experience) Understanding of special needs and the social struggles this can cause a child Proven ability of great communication skills Understanding of makaton/pecs/zones of regulation If you would like to discuss this role further, please call on 0203 011 4848 and ask for Elise @ Parker Smith Inclusion or email elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

Specialist SEND Support Assistant (High-Quality, Experienced) Role: Specialist SEND Support Assistant (Split Role: AM and PM Support) Stratford - Immediate Start Are you a high-quality, experienced member of staff ready for a specialist challenge? A Primary School in Stratford is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEND Specialist TA to support the complex needs of two distinct pupils currently attending part-time, with the shared goal of building towards full-time attendance. We are looking for candidates of high caliber and quality. The Role and Responsibilities This position requires flexibility and expertise, as the assistant will transition between two highly specialised support roles during the day: Morning Focus (Supporting Child 1): Provide intensive support within our dedicated specialist class. The specialist class is a small group (eight or nine children) and includes access to a soft play sensory room and a specialist teacher. Support a child who has social struggles and non-verbal. The child is new to the country (Romanian) and previously recommended by an educational psychologist to probably be in a special school. The child has some previous schooling history (nursery and one school) but has not attended the second school for three or four years. Afternoon Focus (Supporting Child 2): Support a pupil in Year Five. Manage and support a child with a history of challenging behavior, focusing on maintaining the recent reduction in incidents (e.g., currently maybe one push this week). Support a child who has experienced lots of trauma related to their journey and reasons for being here. Address significant underlying needs that were not being met. The pupil is new to the country, whose previous education system was very different, and who initially arrived not on medication he had previously been taking. The child has recently returned to school attendance after spending the rest of the last academic year in the PRU (Pupil Referral Unit/Placement Unit). Provide focused support due to his EAL (English as an Additional Language) level, which is still at the initial learning stage (around Year One level). Candidate Requirements The successful candidate must be a specialist and an experienced member of staff. We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate: Proven experience as a SEND specialist TA. Expertise in supporting pupils with complex behavioral needs and trauma. Ability to support non-verbal children and those recommended for special school placements. Understanding of the challenges facing pupils who are new to the country (EAL). CVs and profiles will be reviewed to ensure a high-quality match. If you're interested in this role please apply or call me on 0203 011 4848 and ask for Elise @ PS Inclusion.