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1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEND School (Autism & Behaviour Support) Location: Merton Working Pattern: Full-time, Long-term (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity) Recruitment Partner: Parker Smith Inclusion Are you a calm, confident and resilient Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in a young person’s life? Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a highly regarded specialist SEND school seeking a dedicated 1:1 TA to support a pupil with ASC and significant behavioural needs linked to trauma. This role is ideal for someone positive, encouraging and committed to providing stable, consistent support both in and out of the classroom. About the School The school is proud of its strong reputation for: Trauma-informed practice at the heart of everything they do A pupil-focused approach ensuring every decision is made with the young person’s wellbeing and future in mind Adapting to the needs of each individual pupil, no two journeys are the same Creating a nurturing environment where students feel understood, supported and safe About the Role Provide 121 support for a secondary-aged student with autism whose main needs centre around challenging behaviours and behaviour regulation, emotional stability and trauma-informed support You will need to be mindful and support these behaviours, which are linked to trauma Build trust and consistency to help the pupil re-engage with learning Support the student both inside and outside the classroom Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams to follow personalised strategies and behaviour plans Offer patient, steady reassurance during difficult moments and celebrate every success What We’re Looking For Someone confident, patient and nurturing Strong behaviour support skills and an understanding of trauma-informed approaches Experience working 1:1 with pupils presenting challenging behaviour A positive role model who can motivate, uplift and remain resilient A team player who communicates clearly and follows guidance Why Join Through Parker Smith Inclusion? Long-term role with the potential to become temp-to-perm Support from specialist SEND consultants who understand your role Access to CPD and progression opportunities in SEND, behaviour and SEMH If you’re ready to support a young person who needs stability, understanding and someone who truly believes in their future, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now through Parker Smith Inclusion and help make a lasting difference. Reach out to Jamie Martinez, SEND consultant.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Specialist School Settings ASAP start - April 2025 or September 2025 Are you a recent graduate looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with SEND in a specialist setting? A specialist school in Newham is looking for passionate Psychology Graduates who are looking to work with young people with SEND. The school caters to students with complex needs, with a high ASC percentage. Some students are non-verbal and some will require personal care, it is essential you are comfortable with personal care but training will be provided if needed. The school will offer multiple development and progression pathways to gaining HLTA qualifications, teacher training and communication specialism training. The school is searching for those looking to take their next step in SEN and provide the highest quality learning support to children and young people with SEND. The ideal Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant may be/have… Experience working with children and young adults with autism and severe learning difficulties. Open and inclusive attitude. Engaging and creative personality. Dedication to working with individuals with Special Educational Needs. Ambitious and hardworking. A degree in psychology/social science Comfortable with personal care (training provided) Why search with Parker Smith Inclusion? Confidential and transparent advice on your current job search. Ethical agency preferred by specialist settings. 300+ 5* Reviews Access to ‘hidden’ vacancies that are yet to be directly advertised. Support throughout the entire application and interview process. Ability to submit multiple applications at once. Access to experienced knowledge and advice of the SEN education industry and how best to crack your interview and land your dream role in SEN! This role would be well suited to a psychology graduate looking to pursue a career in clinical, educational or child psychology. If you are interested please apply today!

SENCO Full or Part-time Barnet Primary School Salary: £53,261 - £57,716 Full or Part time (4 days minimum) January start preferred We are delighted to be supporting a large North London primary school seeking an experienced SENCO to take on what can only be described as a big, important, meaningful role. This is a very high-needs school where 26% of pupils are on the SEN register. There is an ARP of six children currently awaiting specialist placements. There are 18 EHCPs, and more applications waiting to be made. This is not a ticking-boxes SENCO role. This is leadership. This is advocacy. This is impact. And crucially, you will not be doing it alone. You will have a full-time SENCO Assistant, a dedicated SENCO Administrator, a highly experienced Inclusion Lead providing a thorough handover, and an SLT who genuinely live their values. Nobody is expected to know everything. Everybody is supported. This school sits in a community facing real challenges, deprivation, instability, and barriers that begin outside the school gates. Yet inside the building you will find warmth, humour, consistency and a team who show up every single day because they believe in giving children the best start in life. This is a place that values strong relationships. Negativity is gently drowned out by positivity. Families who were once hard to reach now come through the gates. Structures are strong. Boundaries are clear. And the staff genuinely care for each other. You might already be an established SENCO looking for a role that matters. You might be a senior teacher with deep SEND systems knowledge ready to step up. Either way, you will be someone who can bring clarity to systems, confidence to staff and fairness to children who deserve the very best. If you feel ready to take on a SENCO role with meaning, one that asks much of you but gives back even more, we would love to speak with you. Please contact Emilie by emailing emilie@psinclusion.co.uk or calling 020 3011 4848.

Respite Teacher (Independent School) January 2026 Start Position: Respite Teacher Curriculum Areas: English, Maths, Science, PSHE, Humanities, PE Location: Independent School (inner London) Contract: Full-time (details negotiable) About the School Parker Smith Inclusion are supporting an independent provision for young people aged 11 to 18 (KS3 through Sixth Form) who have been excluded from — or struggled to thrive in — mainstream education. This school believes in tailoring the education to the student, not forcing the student to fit the system. Strive to provide a fresh start for young people, offering a calm, nurturing and creative environment where they are met with understanding and respect, and supported in building toward a positive future. To support the diverse needs of their pupils, they offer flexible learning pathways (full-time, part-time, and blended learning) and small class sizes, ensuring each student receives personalised attention and support. Beyond academics, prioritise holistic development — social, emotional, and mental well-being — with an emphasis on personal and social growth embedded across our curriculum. The ethos is summed up in: “Every Young Life Matters.” Committed to giving every learner — regardless of background or previous difficulties — equal opportunities to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. About the Role They are seeking a resilient, compassionate, and adaptable Respite Teacher to join their team. In this role, you will deliver lessons across English, Maths, Science, PSHE, Humanities, and PE, while embedding personal and social development within every lesson. You will work with students who have experienced exclusion or significant challenges in mainstream settings. Although students may not be working toward formal qualifications, you will help them grow, learn, and build confidence. You will be supported by a small, dedicated team — including a Teaching Assistant and a Behaviour Mentor — to manage and support student learning and behaviour effectively. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual needs. Embedding social, emotional, and personal development into your teaching. Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours with empathy, consistency, and professionalism. Building trusting relationships with students, offering stability, care, and positivity. Collaborating with support staff to create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. About You We are looking for someone who is: Experienced in managing challenging behaviours, ideally within SEND, alternative provision, or similar contexts. Patient, empathetic, and passionate about working with young people who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, or disruption in their education. Flexible and creative — able to adapt teaching methods and curriculum to meet individual emotional and learning needs. Committed to holistic education — supporting not only academic learning, but personal growth, wellbeing, and social development. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential for the right candidate with strong experience in behavioural support and working with excluded or vulnerable students. Why Join Us? Be part of a small, dedicated team where your contribution genuinely matters and your work directly impacts young lives. Work within a supportive, flexible, and caring school ethos — where education adapts to the student, not the other way around. Help provide a second chance to young people who’ve been let down by mainstream education. Help build not just academic understanding, but confidence, wellbeing, and hope for the future If you believe you have the resilience, passion, and commitment to join us — and you’re ready to make a genuine difference — we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or call on 0203 011 4848 asking for Elise @ Parker Smith Inclusion, elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

Respite Teacher (Independent School) January 2026 Start Position: Respite Teacher Curriculum Areas: English, Maths, Science, PSHE, Humanities, PE Location: Independent School (inner London) Contract: Full-time (details negotiable) About the School Parker Smith Inclusion are supporting an independent provision for young people aged 11 to 18 (KS3 through Sixth Form) who have been excluded from — or struggled to thrive in — mainstream education. This school believes in tailoring the education to the student, not forcing the student to fit the system. Strive to provide a fresh start for young people, offering a calm, nurturing and creative environment where they are met with understanding and respect, and supported in building toward a positive future. To support the diverse needs of their pupils, they offer flexible learning pathways (full-time, part-time, and blended learning) and small class sizes, ensuring each student receives personalised attention and support. Beyond academics, prioritise holistic development — social, emotional, and mental well-being — with an emphasis on personal and social growth embedded across our curriculum. The ethos is summed up in: “Every Young Life Matters.” Committed to giving every learner — regardless of background or previous difficulties — equal opportunities to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. About the Role They are seeking a resilient, compassionate, and adaptable Respite Teacher to join their team. In this role, you will deliver lessons across English, Maths, Science, PSHE, Humanities, and PE, while embedding personal and social development within every lesson. You will work with students who have experienced exclusion or significant challenges in mainstream settings. Although students may not be working toward formal qualifications, you will help them grow, learn, and build confidence. You will be supported by a small, dedicated team — including a Teaching Assistant and a Behaviour Mentor — to manage and support student learning and behaviour effectively. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual needs. Embedding social, emotional, and personal development into your teaching. Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours with empathy, consistency, and professionalism. Building trusting relationships with students, offering stability, care, and positivity. Collaborating with support staff to create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. About You We are looking for someone who is: Experienced in managing challenging behaviours, ideally within SEND, alternative provision, or similar contexts. Patient, empathetic, and passionate about working with young people who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, or disruption in their education. Flexible and creative — able to adapt teaching methods and curriculum to meet individual emotional and learning needs. Committed to holistic education — supporting not only academic learning, but personal growth, wellbeing, and social development. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential for the right candidate with strong experience in behavioural support and working with excluded or vulnerable students. Why Join Us? Be part of a small, dedicated team where your contribution genuinely matters and your work directly impacts young lives. Work within a supportive, flexible, and caring school ethos — where education adapts to the student, not the other way around. Help provide a second chance to young people who’ve been let down by mainstream education. Help build not just academic understanding, but confidence, wellbeing, and hope for the future If you believe you have the resilience, passion, and commitment to join us — and you’re ready to make a genuine difference — we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or call on 0203 011 4848 asking for Elise @ Parker Smith Inclusion, elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

Role: SEN Career Development Coach School: SEND School - Post 16 (Year 12) Location: Hackney (Central) great transport links January 2026 start date Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs to achieve independence and prepare for adult life? We are working with a school based in Hackney that caters to students for secondary students with SEND, which includes ASC, ADHD, learning difficulties, and speech and language and communication needs. The school are looking for passionate SEN Career Development Coach & Administrator for their Year 12s to join their ethical team. Part of the role as a Job Coach will involve supporting the students with their work experience placements, college applications, work experience through the school and giving guidance, support and advice for their job placements. The other part of the role will be supporting students with independent travel and administration support. Key Responsibilities Independent Travel Trainer Deliver tailored travel training to students, ensuring they can navigate public transport safely and independently. Monitor progress, complete checklists, and report updates to line managers, class teams, and other stakeholders. Prepare and implement risk assessments for travel training activities. SEN Career Development Coach Organise and coordinate meaningful external work experience opportunities that match students’ abilities and interests. Consult with students to understand their skills, preferences, and support needs, adopting a person-centered approach. Set up, support, and monitor students in work placements, providing on-the-job training, advice, and guidance. Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, negotiating roles that align with students’ skills while meeting business needs. What We’re Looking For: Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly in a post-16 setting. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to build positive relationships. Knowledge of risk assessments, safeguarding, and disability equality practices. Confidence in delivering training, supporting students in the workplace, and promoting independence. A proactive, empathetic, and adaptable approach to problem-solving. Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! Applying on our company website, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

Role: SEN Career Development Coach School: SEND School - Post 16 (Year 12) Location: Hackney (Central) great transport links January 2026 start date Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs to achieve independence and prepare for adult life? We are working with a school based in Hackney that caters to students for secondary students with SEND, which includes ASC, ADHD, learning difficulties, and speech and language and communication needs. The school are looking for passionate SEN Career Development Coach & Administrator for their Year 12s to join their ethical team. Part of the role as a Job Coach will involve supporting the students with their work experience placements, college applications, work experience through the school and giving guidance, support and advice for their job placements. The other part of the role will be supporting students with independent travel and administration support. Key Responsibilities Independent Travel Trainer Deliver tailored travel training to students, ensuring they can navigate public transport safely and independently. Monitor progress, complete checklists, and report updates to line managers, class teams, and other stakeholders. Prepare and implement risk assessments for travel training activities. SEN Career Development Coach Organise and coordinate meaningful external work experience opportunities that match students’ abilities and interests. Consult with students to understand their skills, preferences, and support needs, adopting a person-centered approach. Set up, support, and monitor students in work placements, providing on-the-job training, advice, and guidance. Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, negotiating roles that align with students’ skills while meeting business needs. What We’re Looking For: Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly in a post-16 setting. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to build positive relationships. Knowledge of risk assessments, safeguarding, and disability equality practices. Confidence in delivering training, supporting students in the workplace, and promoting independence. A proactive, empathetic, and adaptable approach to problem-solving. Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! Applying on our company website, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

Role: SEN Career Development Coach School: SEND School - Post 16 (Year 12) Location: Hackney (Central) great transport links Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs to achieve independence and prepare for adult life? We are working with a school based in Hackney that caters to students for secondary students with SEND, which includes ASC, ADHD, learning difficulties, and speech and language and communication needs. The school are looking for passionate SEN Career Development Coach & Administrator for their Year 12s to join their ethical team. Part of the role as a Job Coach will involve supporting the students with their work experience placements, college applications, work experience through the school and giving guidance, support and advice for their job placements. The other part of the role will be supporting students with independent travel and administration support. Key Responsibilities Independent Travel Trainer Deliver tailored travel training to students, ensuring they can navigate public transport safely and independently. Monitor progress, complete checklists, and report updates to line managers, class teams, and other stakeholders. Prepare and implement risk assessments for travel training activities. SEN Career Development Coach Organise and coordinate meaningful external work experience opportunities that match students’ abilities and interests. Consult with students to understand their skills, preferences, and support needs, adopting a person-centered approach. Set up, support, and monitor students in work placements, providing on-the-job training, advice, and guidance. Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, negotiating roles that align with students’ skills while meeting business needs. What We’re Looking For: Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly in a post-16 setting. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to build positive relationships. Knowledge of risk assessments, safeguarding, and disability equality practices. Confidence in delivering training, supporting students in the workplace, and promoting independence. A proactive, empathetic, and adaptable approach to problem-solving. Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! Applying on our company website, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk