1:1 Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the SEND sector? Do you possess the dedication and empathy to support these students in their educational journey? If so, you're in the right place.

We understand the vital role that SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants play in the inclusive education system. That's why we're dedicated to connecting talented individuals like you with rewarding opportunities in the field of Special Education.

Our honest approach means that all of the jobs you will see advertised will be real vacancies. There are some jobs we are consistently recruiting for and you will see these appear alongside our live vacancies. If you can't find the job you are looking for advertised here, please email us at hello@psinclusion.co.uk or call us on 0203 011 4848

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Residential Care Officer

Epping Forest
Essex
Full time - Term Time only
Primary SEMH school Residential Care Officer Full time - Term Time only Split days of 7:30am – 9:30am, 2:30pm – 8:30pm Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, We are working with a fantastic SEMH school who are seeking a Residential Care Officer to support their children, they all have educational statements and need your help to encourage and help them to achieve their full potential. This school is a residential setting and has been taken over by a well-regarded Trust. They are looking for a nurturing individual to join their team of fantastic staff who work together to create a family feel; with their small class sizes and shared mealtimes, I know you will agree with us that they are exceeding expectations, and the school does feel like a family. Does this sound like somewhere you would love to work as a Residential Care Officer Working with individual students to develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills Being responsible for the safety of the children, making sure they have a secure but stimulating setting where they can be involved in not only education but also leisure activities Counsel the students in personal and social skills, including health, hygiene, domestic protocol and relationships Accompany children to various required visits such as Doctors, Shopping trips, Dentist etc Observe the students and write reports to notify any required information Individual houses for students to live in Monday-Friday – with fully customised bedrooms and kitchens to create an independent and family feel Academic timetable during the day with designated time in the evenings for activities such as swimming, bowling, cinema, sports etc Excellent modern facilities, including a recording studio and music equipment, onsite swimming pool, and a private farm which students can enjoy Why work with us? We have over 250 5* Google reviews, please check them out! We are an Ethical consultancy that always put people first We specialise in SEND and we are all passionate about Inclusivity We choose PAYE not an Umbrella company We go above and beyond to make sure we are with you every step of the way on your journey to your future dream role If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing harry@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements.

Early Career Teachers / ECTs

All
Essex
Paid to scale - PAYE
Early Career Teachers/ECTs Starting from £35,000 (Paid to scale) September PAYE Are you currently completing your teacher training and have start to look for your first teaching position? Let Parker Smith Inclusion help you! At Parker Smith Inclusion, we are ethical, SEND Specialists and our 5 ⭐ Google reviews speak for themselves! We understand the needs of our specialist schools, as well as the teachers we partner with, and as such we only offer long term contracts or permanent positions. Not only that but we will be with you each step of the way whether that be helping you identify the the type of school you would enjoy working in, securing trial days and interviews for you, providing extensive preparation and being there for you every step of the journey. We work with a huge variety of different schools and organisations and our schools not only look to recruit SEND trained teachers but those also wanting to transition into the extremely rewarding SEND sector. In our schools, you will be making a difference in the lives of students' who have received a diagnosis of having special educational needs or additional needs such as ASD/ASC, SEMH, SLCN, SpLD, MLD, SLD, HI, PMLD, Behavioural Issues, MED, PD just to name a few. Primary, Secondary, Post-Compulsory/Further Education Teachers are welcome to apply! We work with a huge number of primary, secondary and all through SEND schools as well as Alternative provisions and settings alongside Pupil Referral Units Opportunities across Essex schools Open to both teachers who have trained in SEND and those who are looking to move into it If you are looking to be a part of something huge, then get in touch today by applying to this advert or by sending your CV directly to me at Harry@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR Requirements.

Outdoor Teacher

Epping Forest
Essex
Temp to Perm
Role: Outdoor Teacher Location: Epping Forest Salary: £150 - £260 PAYE Start: Immediate Type of School: ASD, PMLD/SLD, SEMH, and associated conditions I am seeking a proactive and passionate Outdoor Teacher to join a brilliant complex needs school in Essex. You will be responsible for providing outdoor learning activities. The school caters for Early Years – Sixth Form with severe, moderate and complex needs including autism and sensory impairment. All pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential and to develop academically, emotionally, socially and physically. The school offers a flexible approach to learning as well teaching the skills to allow pupils to grow into resilient, confident adults who are able to achieve their individual best and participate in the wider community. What’s in it for me? The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives A welcoming and inclusive team with excellent progression routes and teacher training pathways The opportunity to teach with a likeminded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and development of young people Amazing facilities and large outdoor spaces to support with delivery of lessons Staff menu at a reduced rate On-site car parking The ideal Outdoor Teacher The ideal Outdoor Teacher is proactive, flexible and resilient Has experience teaching young people with autism and complex needs Has an understanding of the ASDAN curriculum and can deliver appropriate lessons Ability to work with complex needs and handle challenging/frustration behaviour Can go above and beyond to change the lives of young people, whilst building and maintaining excellent relationships with pupils and staff 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 Harry@psinclusion.co.uk. If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

Learning Support Assistant

Harlow
Essex
Paye Only (£90 - £115)
Role: Learning Support Assistant Location: Harlow Salary: £90 – £115 PAYE Start: Immediate Type of School: ASD, PMLD/SLD, SEMH, and associated conditions Are you experienced in SEN or looking to start a new career? Do you have a passion for supporting SEN students? I am seeking a proactive and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join a brilliant complex needs school in Harlow. The school caters for Early Years – Sixth Form with severe, moderate and complex needs including autism and sensory impairment. All pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential and to develop academically, emotionally, socially and physically. The school offers a flexible approach to learning as well teaching the skills to allow pupils to grow into resilient, confident adults who are able to achieve their individual best and participate in the wider community. What’s in it for me? The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives A welcoming and inclusive team with excellent progression routes and teacher training pathways Amazing facilities and large outdoor spaces Staff menu at a reduced rate On-site car parking Working hours of 8am – 3:45pm The ideal Learning Support Assistant The ideal Learning Support Assistant is proactive, flexible and resilient Every day is different, therefore the ability to work in different environments with different classes is crucial Ability to work with complex needs and handle dysregulated behaviour Can go above and beyond to change the lives of young people, whilst building and maintaining excellent relationships with pupils and staff 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 Harry@psinclusion.co.uk. If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

SEN Teaching Assistants – Essex

Chelmsford
Essex
£85- £110 per day PAYE
SEN Teaching Assistants – Chelmsford Salary - £85- £110 per day PAYE Do you have experience supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have experience working with pupils who have an EHCP that require 1:1 learning support? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEND/SEMH? I am seeking engaging and passionate SEN Teaching Assistants who want to provide meaningful and essential support to vulnerable children who require it most! The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex behaviour challenges and ASC. Home schooling will have been incredibly tough for some of these students without dedicated 1:1 support and they really need you now more than ever! SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements ● Experience of working with children/young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties, speech and communication difficulties or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, mental health issues ● Learning Support / Teaching Assistant experience ● Proactive, flexible and willing approach ● Ability to build rapport with disengaged students ● Patience and understanding of the difficulties surrounding children’s return to school What you can expect as an SEN Teaching Assistant ● Excellent experience and training for aspiring Teachers, Pastoral workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, and Social Workers ●The opportunity to make a change a child/young person’s life and impact their learning and ongoing personal development ● The chance to work with likeminded, caring and experienced colleagues in a variety of settings 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, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

SEMH Primary Teacher

Harlow
Essex
MPS/UPS Fringe
SEMH Primary Teacher - Essex - ASAP - Can be full time or part time - 3 days - Harlow - Permanent role but can be long term agency if preferred MPS/UPS Fringe Are you passionate about teaching students with social emotional and mental health difficulties? Do you have experience teaching the primary curriculum? SEMH specialist school We are looking for a SEMH Primary Teacher for a specialist SEMH school based in Harlow, Essex. The school caters for students who are unable to access mainstream education. The school caters for students who have very complex SEMH and sometimes a dual diagnosis of autism. This specialist teaching role to start asap or Easter and will be teaching a primary class of around 4-6 students. We support Education providers that educate children and young people who for many reasons cannot access any other formal educational settings – these are the most vulnerable, at risk and hard to reach in our community. Understanding their SEMH needs must be met before any academic development can happen. Understanding their SEMH needs is essential in these roles and we are seeking individuals who can make a positive impact. What We Are looking for - SEMH Primary Teacher Therapeutic teaching approach Able to deliver primary curriculum Experience of teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies Positive role model to support communication, with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach Experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication teaching background Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students Experience of working with disengaged teenagers is essential. What you can expect from this SEMH Primary Teacher opportunity To teach in a setting with a likeminded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people Long term to permanent opportunities Experience working in specialist therapeutic settings. Working with Multidisciplinary therapy teams Extensive specialist training from SEMH Specialists SEMH Primary Teacher Requirements The passion to teach and inspire young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development. A nurturing, patient, empathetic and holistic approach Although experience teaching in SEMH specialist settings is beneficial I would also love to hear from individuals who are interested in taking their first steps into SEND settings. Interested in hearing more about SEMH Primary Teacher roles? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

Learning Support Assistant

Harlow
Essex
£100 PAYE per day
SEMH Learning Support Assistant £80-110 Per Day PAYE Location-Harlow Essex Are you an empathetic person who Is passionate about SEND? Would you like to make a difference every day to children’s lives? Do you thrive by being challenged? I am working with a wonderful SEND school that are looking for a SEMH Learning Support Assistant, their focus is on nurturing their children to help them become confident adults. This school has big plans for growth in the next few years and it would be an amazing opportunity to grow with them. They have a small community of students and staff which feels like a real family environment. This setting is part of a highly respected, Multi Academy Trust rated Outstanding by Ofsted, their ethos is every young person should have the opportunity to the best possible chance at an education. What they are looking for in a SEMH Teaching Assistant- Experience of working with young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Resilience and able to work well in challenging situations If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert or by emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk

1:1 Behaviour Mentor

Thurrock
Essex
£85+ per day depending on experience
Thurrock, Essex 1:1 Behaviour Mentor Accessible from East London by Public Transport Are you passionate about supporting students with diverse needs? Can you be a role model to students with SEND? We here at Parker Smith are working with a fantastic mainstream primary school in Thurrock that are looking for Behaviour Mentor to join their amazing team. You will work closely with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and challenging behaviour. Why work with us? We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide you with access to a wider range of job opportunities. Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help you navigate the job search process more effectively. Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews. One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk