SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Special School | Sutton | Full-Time | Long-Term Via Parker Smith Inclusion £90 - £95 per day (PAYE) Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 16:00pm Are you a passionate and caring individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are working in partnership with a fantastic Special Needs School in Sutton, and they are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their team for full-time, long-term roles starting ASAP. About the Role: As a Teaching Assistant in this specialist setting, you will be supporting SEN students with a wide range of complex needs, including: Severe or profound learning difficulties Autism, Complex Needs and SLD Mobility challenges Communication and sensory needs Personal care requirements You will work closely with experienced teachers and therapists to deliver a holistic and nurturing educational experience that empowers each student to achieve their potential. What We’re Looking For: Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (SLD, Autism, PMLD and Complex Needs) A caring, patient and proactive attitude Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility support - use of PECs and/or Makaton for specific needs Ability to work collaboratively in a team and follow individual care and education plans Full-time availability (Monday to Friday, school hours - 8:30am - 4pm) What You’ll Receive: A rewarding and meaningful role in a welcoming and supportive school Ongoing professional development and training £90 - £95 per day PAYE via Parker Smith Inclusion Dedicated support from a specialist SEN consultant This is more than just a job – it's a chance to be part of a team that is transforming the lives of young people with complex needs every single day. Apply Now: If you are ready to begin or continue your journey in special education, we want to hear from you! Please apply today with your CV or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion directly for more information.

Teaching Assistant – Special School | Sutton | Full-Time | Long-Term Via Parker Smith Inclusion £90 - £95 per day (PAYE) Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 16:00pm Are you a passionate and caring individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are working in partnership with a fantastic Special Needs School in Sutton, and they are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their team for full-time, long-term roles starting ASAP. About the Role: As a Teaching Assistant in this specialist setting, you will be supporting SEN students with a wide range of complex needs, including: Severe or profound learning difficulties Autism, Complex Needs and SLD Mobility challenges Communication and sensory needs Personal care requirements You will work closely with experienced teachers and therapists to deliver a holistic and nurturing educational experience that empowers each student to achieve their potential. What We’re Looking For: Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (SLD, Autism, PMLD and Complex Needs) A caring, patient and proactive attitude Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility support - use of PECs and/or Makaton for specific needs Ability to work collaboratively in a team and follow individual care and education plans Full-time availability (Monday to Friday, school hours - 8:30am - 4pm) What You’ll Receive: A rewarding and meaningful role in a welcoming and supportive school Ongoing professional development and training £90 - £95 per day PAYE via Parker Smith Inclusion Dedicated support from a specialist SEN consultant This is more than just a job – it's a chance to be part of a team that is transforming the lives of young people with complex needs every single day. Apply Now: If you are ready to begin or continue your journey in special education, we want to hear from you! Please apply today with your CV or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion directly for more information.

AP Teacher – Secondary Provision Outer London Start Date: ASAP – July 2026 M1 – M6 Outer London Pay Scale: £194.21 - £258.84 per day (PAYE) Full-Time | Long-Term Via Parker Smith Inclusion Do you have the resilience, compassion, and drive to support young people who have faced barriers to their education? Are you an experienced Teacher who thrives in a challenging but highly rewarding environment? Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a specialist secondary provision in Outer London supporting students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), many of whom have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, dysregulation, and behavioural challenges. We are seeking a committed and passionate SEMH Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP until July 2026. About the School: This is a specialist setting that provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for students who are not currently able to access mainstream education. Many pupils have EHCPs and benefit from individualised support and a trauma-informed approach to teaching and learning. The Role: As an SEMH Teacher, your focus will be on building trust, stability, and meaningful progress — both academic and personal. You will: Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs Create a calm, consistent, and emotionally safe classroom environment De-escalate challenging behaviours using restorative and relational approaches Work closely with a skilled team of TAs, mentors, and pastoral staff Build positive relationships with students, families, and outside agencies Implement strategies that support emotional regulation, resilience, and re-engagement with learning Ideal Candidate: QTS or QTLS with experience teaching KS3/KS4 students Background working in SEMH settings, PRUs, alternative provisions, or specialist schools Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour support strategies Calm, consistent, and empathetic – able to model emotional regulation Confident managing dysregulated behaviour and applying personalised interventions Committed to building lasting, therapeutic relationships with students Bonus if you have: PRICE, Team Teach or other de-escalation training (training can be provided) Experience teaching core subjects or vocational pathways Experience working with external agencies such as CAMHS or social services Why Parker Smith Inclusion? PAYE (no hidden umbrella deductions) Long-term roles with opportunities for permanent contracts Specialist SEND & SEMH consultants who understand your sector Ongoing support, training, and development If you're a passionate SEMH Teacher who wants to make a real difference in young people’s lives — not just academically, but emotionally and socially — we want to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more about this rewarding SEMH teaching opportunity.Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough referencing.

SEMH Teacher – Secondary Provision Outer London Start Date: ASAP – July 2026 M1 – M6 Outer London Pay Scale: £194.21 - £258.84 per day (PAYE) Full-Time | Long-Term Via Parker Smith Inclusion Do you have the resilience, compassion, and drive to support young people who have faced barriers to their education? Are you an experienced Teacher who thrives in a challenging but highly rewarding environment? Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a specialist secondary provision in Outer London supporting students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), many of whom have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, dysregulation, and behavioural challenges. We are seeking a committed and passionate SEMH Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP until July 2026. About the School: This is a specialist setting that provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for students who are not currently able to access mainstream education. Many pupils have EHCPs and benefit from individualised support and a trauma-informed approach to teaching and learning. The Role: As an SEMH Teacher, your focus will be on building trust, stability, and meaningful progress — both academic and personal. You will: Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs Create a calm, consistent, and emotionally safe classroom environment De-escalate challenging behaviours using restorative and relational approaches Work closely with a skilled team of TAs, mentors, and pastoral staff Build positive relationships with students, families, and outside agencies Implement strategies that support emotional regulation, resilience, and re-engagement with learning Ideal Candidate: QTS or QTLS with experience teaching KS3/KS4 students Background working in SEMH settings, PRUs, alternative provisions, or specialist schools Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour support strategies Calm, consistent, and empathetic – able to model emotional regulation Confident managing dysregulated behaviour and applying personalised interventions Committed to building lasting, therapeutic relationships with students Bonus if you have: PRICE, Team Teach or other de-escalation training (training can be provided) Experience teaching core subjects or vocational pathways Experience working with external agencies such as CAMHS or social services Why Parker Smith Inclusion? PAYE (no hidden umbrella deductions) Long-term roles with opportunities for permanent contracts Specialist SEND & SEMH consultants who understand your sector Ongoing support, training, and development If you're a passionate SEMH Teacher who wants to make a real difference in young people’s lives — not just academically, but emotionally and socially — we want to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more about this rewarding SEMH teaching opportunity.Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough referencing.