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January 2026 SEND Teaching Assistant Redbridge 90 per day PAYE Do you feel undervalued and unsupported in your current teaching assistant position? Are you ready for a long-term position where you can fully invest your skills and experience? This is a diverse and vibrant school in North East London that are renowned for their nurturing approach. Nurture is a tried and tested way of relating to children that helps them develop vital social skills, confidence and self-esteem, supporting them to become ready to learn. An opportunity to work on a 1:1 basis where you can build a bond and be a part of a child's school success story. Working with a child with SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) that needs your support with their learning. A school where staff feel supported with lots of exciting and creative learning opportunities. They have a dedicated sensory space, and a wonderful Art classroom, as well as Forest School. If this school feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities, 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.

Teaching Assistant – Autism School Mole Valley, Surrey £20,000 - £25,000 (depending on experience) Full-time (term time only), ASAP start, Long-term to permanent If you have experience as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, or have worked with Autistic pupils, and are looking for a new role, then this could be your next role! Or perhaps you are a Psychology graduate who has spent real time supporting people with additional needs, whether in health care, residential care, or a clinical setting, this role will feel like a natural next step rather than a leap. It is hands-on, meaningful, and it is absolutely not for someone looking for a generic classroom experience. I am supporting a school in the Mole Valley area who are in need of Teaching Assistants to work in their special school. The work is specialised. The team is exceptional. The impact you can have here is enormous. The School This is a structured, nurturing environment with small class groups, high staffing ratios, and a genuinely collaborative approach. You will see teachers, therapists, and support staff working side by side, and you will be very much part of that team. Pupils may be non-verbal, use AAC or low-arousal communication methods, require personal care, or need patient, attuned support through dysregulation. Every day is different, and every day counts. What You Will Be Doing Providing tailored support to pupils with ASC, and complex sensory needs Using communication systems such as AAC, PECs, objects of reference or intensive interaction Supporting personal care and physical needs with dignity, respect, and confidence Helping pupils regulate, access learning, and build independence step by step Implementing sensory programmes, visual structures and therapeutic approaches Working closely with teachers and onsite therapists to deliver consistent, meaningful support Celebrating progress that may be small but deeply significant You This environment suits people who already understand the realities of hands-on SEND work and genuinely enjoy it. You will thrive if: You are a Psychology graduate interested in Autism, communication, and developmental differences You have worked as a Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Therapy Assistant or in a care-based setting You’re confident in supporting pupils with personal care or physical needs You bring patience, emotional intelligence, and a steady, thoughtful presence You’re curious, reflective, and committed to supporting young people who communicate differently Requirements Relevant SEND or care experience Ability to support children with Autism or SLD Comfortable with personal care Strong communication skills and resilience Full-time availability Genuine passion for specialist education If this SEN Teaching Assistant position interests you, apply now or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.

Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism, SLD & PMLD Kingston Upon Thames/Merton, South West London £90 – £95 per day (PAYE) Full-time (term time only), ASAP start, Long-term to permanent If you are a Psychology graduate who has spent real time supporting people with additional needs, whether in health care, residential care, or a clinical setting, this role will feel like a natural next step rather than a leap. It is hands-on, meaningful, and it is absolutely not for someone looking for a generic classroom experience. I am working with a specialist SEN provision in Kingston that supports children and young people with Autism/ASC, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and a wide range of sensory, physical, and communication needs. The work is specialised. The team is exceptional. The impact you can have here is enormous. The School This is a structured, nurturing environment with small class groups, high staffing ratios, and a genuinely collaborative approach. You will see teachers, therapists, and support staff working side by side, and you will be very much part of that team. Pupils may be non-verbal, use AAC or low-arousal communication methods, require personal care, or need patient, attuned support through dysregulation. Every day is different, and every day counts. What You Will Be Doing Providing tailored support to pupils with ASC, SLD, PMLD, and complex sensory needs Using communication systems such as AAC, PECs, objects of reference or intensive interaction Supporting personal care and physical needs with dignity, respect, and confidence Helping pupils regulate, access learning, and build independence step by step Implementing sensory programmes, visual structures and therapeutic approaches Working closely with teachers and onsite therapists to deliver consistent, meaningful support Celebrating progress that may be small but deeply significant You This environment suits people who already understand the realities of hands-on SEND work and genuinely enjoy it. You will thrive if: You are a Psychology graduate interested in Autism, communication, and developmental differences You have worked as a Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Therapy Assistant or in a care-based setting You’re confident in supporting pupils with personal care or physical needs You bring patience, emotional intelligence, and a steady, thoughtful presence You’re curious, reflective, and committed to supporting young people who communicate differently Requirements Relevant SEND or care experience Ability to support children with Autism, SLD or PMLD Comfortable with personal care Strong communication skills and resilience Full-time availability Genuine passion for specialist education If this SEN Teaching Assistant position interests you, apply now or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.

Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism, SLD & PMLD Kingston Upon Thames/Merton, South West London £90 – £95 per day (PAYE) Full-time (term time only), ASAP start, Long-term to permanent If you are a Psychology graduate who has spent real time supporting people with additional needs, whether in health care, residential care, or a clinical setting, this role will feel like a natural next step rather than a leap. It is hands-on, meaningful, and it is absolutely not for someone looking for a generic classroom experience. I am working with a specialist SEN provision in Kingston that supports children and young people with Autism/ASC, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and a wide range of sensory, physical, and communication needs. The work is specialised. The team is exceptional. The impact you can have here is enormous. The School This is a structured, nurturing environment with small class groups, high staffing ratios, and a genuinely collaborative approach. You will see teachers, therapists, and support staff working side by side, and you will be very much part of that team. Pupils may be non-verbal, use AAC or low-arousal communication methods, require personal care, or need patient, attuned support through dysregulation. Every day is different, and every day counts. What You Will Be Doing Providing tailored support to pupils with ASC, SLD, PMLD, and complex sensory needs Using communication systems such as AAC, PECs, objects of reference or intensive interaction Supporting personal care and physical needs with dignity, respect, and confidence Helping pupils regulate, access learning, and build independence step by step Implementing sensory programmes, visual structures and therapeutic approaches Working closely with teachers and onsite therapists to deliver consistent, meaningful support Celebrating progress that may be small but deeply significant You This environment suits people who already understand the realities of hands-on SEND work and genuinely enjoy it. You will thrive if: You are a Psychology graduate interested in Autism, communication, and developmental differences You have worked as a Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Therapy Assistant or in a care-based setting You’re confident in supporting pupils with personal care or physical needs You bring patience, emotional intelligence, and a steady, thoughtful presence You’re curious, reflective, and committed to supporting young people who communicate differently Requirements Relevant SEND or care experience Ability to support children with Autism, SLD or PMLD Comfortable with personal care Strong communication skills and resilience Full-time availability Genuine passion for specialist education If this SEN Teaching Assistant position interests you, apply now or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.