Special Needs Teacher

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

School Admin Support - 1 day a week - Plaistow Admin Support for Inclusion Leader - Required ASAP up to £100 per day PAYE An Inclusion Leader for a MS Primary school in Plaistow (Newham) is requiring some admin support 1 day per week, to simply support her with emails, annual reviews, consensus, organising general administration for her. This is a fantastic school that have high standards for their staff and their pupils. You must be able to demonstrate independence, pro-activity, initiative with the ability to not require micro-management. Must have strong computer skills and understanding of outlook, word and excel. Experience as school admin/reception or general admin support is desirable however the inclusion leader you will be supporting is simply looking for a candidate that is pro-active and to just get on with things. This role is an immediate start and you will be required to have a DBS check if you don't have one on the update service and references. Get in touch ASAP to be considered and interview.