SEN Teaching Assistant

📍 Location: Chelmsford, Essex 🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-Time 💷 Pay: £90 – £110 per day (PAYE) 📄 Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm Support Positive Change. Help Shape Brighter Futures. Are you passionate about helping young people thrive in a nurturing, structured environment? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs? Parker Smith Inclusion are proud to be working with a warm, inclusive school in Chelmsford to recruit a Behaviour Mentor. This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives on building relationships, promoting positive behaviour, and removing barriers to learning. 🎯 The Role: As a Behaviour Mentor, you will: Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs Support the implementation of individual behaviour plans and interventions Help pupils build emotional regulation, self-confidence and resilience Act as a consistent, positive presence throughout the school day Collaborate with teachers, the SENDCo and external professionals to support student progress Promote a calm, inclusive, and respectful learning environment Play a vital role in whole-school behaviour and pastoral support 🧠 What We’re Looking For: A calm, confident and consistent presence in the classroom A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people Strong communication skills and a team-based mindset Experience in a similar role, or in youth work, care or SEN support (desirable – training provided) Resilience, compassion and a willingness to learn 🌟 What the School Offers: A supportive and welcoming team who value staff wellbeing Weekly CPD and ongoing professional development A nurturing environment rooted in inclusion and emotional wellbeing A clear pathway to a permanent role for the right candidate A chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day 👋 Interested in Applying? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact as a Behaviour Mentor, we’d love to hear from you. 📞 Contact Harry at Parker Smith Inclusion today to discuss this exciting opportunity in Chelmsford.

📍 Location: Epping Forest 💼 Contract: Full-Time | Permanent or Long-Term 📅 Start Date: September 2025 💷 Salary: £100 - £130 PAYE per day Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant or a skilled Teaching Assistant with strong primary experience, ready to take the next step? Would you thrive in a nurturing, specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) setting where no two days are the same — and every day makes a real difference? We’re working with a unique and inspiring SEMH school, set within 15 acres of stunning grounds, designed to offer a truly therapeutic and holistic learning environment. With small class sizes, purpose-built facilities and a child-centred approach, the school supports pupils with SEMH needs through a balance of structure, care and creativity. 🌱 What We’re Looking For: A qualified HLTA, or an experienced Primary TA who is ready to step up into a HLTA role Strong classroom experience, ideally in KS1 or KS2 A calm, compassionate, and consistent approach to behaviour and emotional regulation A genuine passion for inclusive, relationship-based education Resilience, flexibility, and a positive mindset Your mainstream primary experience will be a huge asset — the headteacher actively welcomes staff from mainstream settings who bring fresh energy, a love of learning, and the drive to develop new skills in a specialist environment. 🌟 Why This School? Purpose-built SEMH setting with small classes and a high staff-to-pupil ratio Beautiful natural environment with exceptional outdoor learning provision A strong, supportive team and leadership committed to professional growth A chance to make a tangible difference to young people’s lives every single day If this sounds like your next challenge and you’d like to explore how your skills could benefit this fantastic school community, we’d love to hear from you. 📞 Contact Harry on 0203 011 4848 📧 Or email: harry@psinclusion.co.uk

📍 Location: Southend 💼 Contract: Permanent | Full-time 📅 Start Date: ASAP Start We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our warm and welcoming team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for early years education to contribute to a nurturing, engaging environment where children can thrive. The ideal candidate will be confident, caring, and committed to providing the very best standards of childcare and education. You’ll play a key role in supporting children’s development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). 🌟 Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality care in line with the nursery’s policies and safeguarding standards Plan and deliver creative, play-based learning activities that support children’s development Communicate clearly and effectively in English with children, parents, and colleagues Support individual needs through inclusive practice and differentiated activities Monitor, observe, and assess children's progress, keeping accurate records of their development Ensure a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment at all times Build strong, trusting relationships with both children and families Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives ✅ Requirements: A relevant childcare qualification (e.g. Level 3 in Early Years Education or equivalent) Experience working in a nursery or early years setting is essential A strong understanding of the EYFS and child development Confident in managing groups of children and daily routines Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English A proactive, team-focused attitude with a passion for supporting young children A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the early learning journey of young children, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Apply today and become part of a dedicated, supportive team making a real difference in children’s lives.

📍 Location: Harlow, Essex 📅 Start Date: September 2025 💼 Contract: Temp to Perm or Permanent 🕒 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only 💷 Salary: M1 – M6 (dependent on experience) Parker Smith Inclusion are proud to be working in partnership with a highly supportive and inclusive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Harlow. We are currently seeking a passionate and committed English Teacher to join their team from September 2025, on either a temporary-to-permanent or permanent basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who have faced barriers to mainstream education. The school provides tailored support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them re-engage in a safe, structured and therapeutic learning environment. ✏️ The Role: Teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4, to small classes (typically 6–10 pupils) Planning and delivering creative, differentiated lessons that develop literacy skills and build confidence Working closely with teaching assistants and subject leads to meet the individual needs of each pupil Building strong, positive relationships based on trust and consistency Supporting pupils with behaviour using trauma-informed, nurturing approaches For the right candidate, there is the potential to progress to Head of English, as the provision continues to grow 🏫 About the School: A well-established and highly respected PRU in Harlow Strong emphasis on inclusion, emotional wellbeing and personalised learning Small, collaborative staff team with a supportive culture Calm, structured classrooms where relationships come first Excellent leadership and a commitment to staff training and long-term career progression 👤 The Ideal Candidate: Holds QTS or QTLS (Unqualified teachers with relevant experience may also be considered) Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching English at secondary level Experience working with SEMH pupils or within alternative provisions is desirable Confident in behaviour management, with a calm and empathetic approach Committed to inclusive practice and supporting vulnerable learners to succeed Keen to progress professionally and potentially step into subject leadership If you're passionate about inclusive education and ready to inspire pupils who need it most, this could be your next meaningful teaching role. 📩 Apply today or contact Harry at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more.