SEND Teaching Assistant
Salary/Rate:£85-100 per day PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Thurrock
County:Essex
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9019
Post Date:28.03.25
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
SEND Teaching Assistant
£90-100 per day PAYE
Long Term
What schools and settings do we work with?.
- Mainstream schools, where you will be working with a student with SEND 1:1 or in small groups
- ARP's (Alternative Resourced Provision) attached to a mainstream school, where the small group of children will all have a SEND diagnosis and are struggling to cope within the mainstream part of the school
- PRU's (Pupil Referral Unit) , where the students are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural needs
- Specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) settings and outreach services, where the young people cannot access mainstream school due to a SEMH diagnosis, complex needs and trauma
- SEND schools, where the students will all have a SEND diagnosis and EHCP (Educational , Health and Care Plan), this may be ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) , ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) complex needs, PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) , these roles may require assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, and eating
What experience do i need?
Experience with SEND is always beneficial to the role, but that doesn't have to be as a SEND Teaching Assistant, it could be-
- Personal experience with a family member with SEND
- Working in a nursery
- Working as a Carer or support worker
- Completing a Psychology degree
- Aspiring Teacher, Social Worker, Psychologist and wanting to gain more experience
If you are a SEND Teaching Assistant, why should you work with us?
- Long term with temp to perm opportunities
- We pay PAYE and don't use umbrella companies
- A wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet
- Expertise in the SEND education industry
- Online learning hub with SEND training
- Ongoing advice and support
- Interview preparation and coaching
- Matching you with the right role for you
Reach out to me on 02030114848 and ask for Faye or email me at faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can have a chat about what you are looking for and how I can help
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Your SEMH experience will put you in fantastic stead for this role as you step outside the classroom and into an outreach position.
This is an opportunity to work with the most vulnerable young people, supporting their SEMH needs, as you work towards the ultimate goal of transitioning them back into the classroom to learn amongst their peers.
Your ability to commit to the pressures of the role will be essential in ensuring you give the best support to the young people under your care, as you deliver learning support and developing their social and emotional skills.
Naturally the role involves traveling across multiple locations in London, where at times circumstance might dictate swift changes in your diary. Naturally costs of travelling during the day will be covered by expenses.
The outreach programme is an essential part of this specialist therapeutic education organisation, the experience gained, and skillsets developed within this role will result in a range of opportunities for progression within the SEND sector.
If this opportunity fits with your current career circumstances and ambition, please contact us to discuss how we can guide and advise you going forward. Whether it is this specific role or other SEND opportunities, we can help you find the right next step for your career.
Please get in touch if you want to hear more about this or our other SEND teaching opportunities. You can get in touch by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or calling us on 0203 011 4848 and ask for Faye
We are very different in our approach as you will see from the voices reviewing and recommending us. If you would like your journey so far to be recognised and respected, Parker Smith Inclusion is the right partner for you and your future.
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 350 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.
Benefits of PS Inclusion supporting you in your SEND role search.
Tailored School Matches – We carefully match you with schools that align with your experience and career aspirations.
Exclusive Opportunities – Many of our roles are exclusive to Parker Smith Inclusion. That’s how much our schools trust our service and knowledge.
Expert Knowledge – Our strong relationships with schools and trusts mean we can provide valuable insight into the school’s history, leadership structure, and culture.
Transparent Pay Structure – All long-term roles are PAYE only, with no hidden umbrella costs. Your salary is matched from the beginning of your contract.
Comprehensive Interview Support – We offer detailed interview preparation, increasing your chances of success.
Specialist Settings – Opportunities in schools supporting children and young people with SEMH, EBSA, PMLD, SLD, ASC, Complex Needs, and MLD.
Permanent SEND Teaching Assistant
Croydon
South East London
£21,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
SEND Secondary School
Permanent- up to £30k
September
Are you a teaching assistant looking for a new role for September?
The school stands in superb, vast acres of natural beauty, this setting offers a nurturing, supportive, and therapeutic learning environment for young people with ASC, ADHD and/or SEMH aged 7 to 16 years.
Incredible facilities including theatre hall, sports hall, and heated outdoor swimming pool
The school provides education and holistic therapeutic support for children who may have difficulties with regulating their emotions, encounter frequent bouts of anxiety, find it challenging to make and maintain appropriate and healthy relationships, and struggle to engage in effective communications and regulate their feelings
An innovative curriculum designed to reignite interest in learning for each student. It embraces a range of educational and therapeutic initiatives with personalised support plans and targets to ensure every child makes excellent progress from their unique starting point.
Why work with us?
We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :
Expertise in the SEND education industry:
Assistance with CV and application materials:
Interview preparation and coaching:
Salary negotiation:
One application
Continued support:
If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for then please get in touch, however if this doesn't fit what you are looking for, I can also help you find the right role for you, please call 02030114848 and ask for Faye or email faye@psinclusion.co.uk
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MPS-UPS
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PRU's are not just a place for students to be educated but also feel nurtured and safe. The students may feel let down by the education system and as the trust builds so does the chance for progression in learning.
PRU's prioritise emotional well-being, offering a safe space for students to grow, learn, and build confidence. The smaller class sizes allow for strong meaningful relationships to develop between students and staff , and allow for all students to feel heard and supported.
PRU's provide a bespoke curriculum catering to each students needs, this helps to engage students and encourage them to develop a love for learning.
PRU's understand behaviour and focus on not just managing the behaviour but understanding why it occurs. Using a therapeutic and trauma informed approach, and helping student to re-regulate and discuss the frustrations they are feeling without judgement.
If a PRU feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities in alternative settings, please contact me on 02030114848 and ask to speak to Faye, or email me on faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can discuss how I can help you.
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Redbridge
North East London
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Are you looking for a new challenge, have you ever considered working within a PRU?
PRU's are specialist provisions that provide education for students who are unable to access mainstream settings, they have a dedicated team that focus on the unique needs of each child, providing tailored lessons that help them succeed.
PRU's are not just a place for students to be educated but also feel nurtured and safe. The students may feel let down by the education system and as the trust builds so does the chance for progression in learning.
PRU's prioritise emotional well-being, offering a safe space for students to grow, learn, and build confidence. The smaller class sizes allow for strong meaningful relationships to develop between students and staff , and allow for all students to feel heard and supported.
PRU's provide a bespoke curriculum catering to each students needs, this helps to engage students and encourage them to develop a love for learning.
PRU's understand behaviour and focus on not just managing the behaviour but understanding why it occurs. Using a therapeutic and trauma informed approach, and helping student to re-regulate and discuss the frustrations they are feeling without judgement.
If a PRU feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities in alternative settings, please contact me on 02030114848 and ask to speak to Faye, or email me on faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can discuss how I can help you.