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PMLD Teaching Assistant – Secondary Special School Location: Sutton Start Date: ASAP – July 2026 £90 - £95 per day (PAYE) Full-Time | Long-Term Via Parker Smith Inclusion Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, specialist environment where no two days are the same? Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a remarkable secondary special school that caters to students with a wide range of needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), sensory processing challenges, and mobility difficulties. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team on a full-time, long-term basis. The Role: As a SEN TA, you will play a key role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to access learning and develop life skills in a safe, nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting students with personal care needs (toileting, hygiene, etc.) Assisting with moving and handling in line with individual care plans Supporting sensory regulation and communication needs Collaborating with teachers and therapists to implement tailored strategies Promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, and engagement Ideal Candidate: We are looking for individuals with: Experience working with children or young adults with Autism, SLD, PMLD, or complex physical and sensory needs An understanding of communication tools such as Makaton or PECS Confidence with personal care and manual handling First Aid training is highly desirable A caring, resilient, and team-oriented attitude This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a supportive and skilled team dedicated to inclusive education and holistic development. Why work with Parker Smith Inclusion? PAYE (no umbrella fees) Specialist SEND consultants who understand your role Long-term, stable placements with potential for permanent roles Ongoing support and CPD opportunities If you're ready to join a school that puts its students at the heart of everything, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion for more information about this exciting Complex Needs TA opportunity. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant referencing.

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Secondary Special School Location: Sutton Start Date: ASAP – July 2026 £90 - £95 per day (PAYE) Full-Time | Long-Term Via Parker Smith Inclusion Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, specialist environment where no two days are the same? Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a remarkable secondary special school that caters to students with a wide range of needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), sensory processing challenges, and mobility difficulties. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join the team on a full-time, long-term basis. The Role: As a Complex Needs TA, you will play a key role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to access learning and develop life skills in a safe, nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting students with personal care needs (toileting, hygiene, etc.) Assisting with moving and handling in line with individual care plans Supporting sensory regulation and communication needs Collaborating with teachers and therapists to implement tailored strategies Promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, and engagement Ideal Candidate: We are looking for individuals with: Experience working with children or young adults with Autism, SLD, PMLD, or complex physical and sensory needs An understanding of communication tools such as Makaton or PECS Confidence with personal care and manual handling First Aid training is highly desirable A caring, resilient, and team-oriented attitude This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a supportive and skilled team dedicated to inclusive education and holistic development. Why work with Parker Smith Inclusion? PAYE (no umbrella fees) Specialist SEND consultants who understand your role Long-term, stable placements with potential for permanent roles Ongoing support and CPD opportunities If you're ready to join a school that puts its students at the heart of everything, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion for more information about this exciting Complex Needs TA opportunity. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant referencing.

School Receptionist / School Administrator – SEND School – Greenwich – ASAP Start Full-time school receptionist/school administrator positions available A large and reputable special needs school in Greenwich seeks office school administrators, including school receptionists and school finance assistants. The successful school administrator or receptionist candidate will work in a busy, fast-paced school environment. They must be warm and welcoming while presenting a professional image for the school. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, customer-focused, organised, and have excellent communication skills. They will need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the school/environment while maintaining a calm manner. The successful candidate will undertake basic admin tasks, such as assisting with the running of reception, taking and responding to telephone calls and emails, supporting school admissions, and a range of other varied admin tasks at the management’s discretion with the school's needs. The school can offer the following: A caring and supportive school community that is culturally diverse and inclusive Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in office administration are a plus. Proven experience as a receptionist, administrative assistant, or similar role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Here at Parker Smith, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and references will be requested before the interview. Interested in hearing more about this Senior school administrator role? If you want to hear more about the School Receptionist role, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to us. Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 5 working days, 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.

North East London SEND Specialist Support Staff Temp to Perm/ Permanent We here at Parker Smith are currently working with brilliant Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools as well as wonderful, Specialist SEND School's , SEMH settings and PRU'S, that are seeking SEND Specialists to support students on a 1:1 basis or small groups. Working within SEND is such a rewarding opportunity and you will go home and know you have made a difference, what an amazing end to your day! 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. Please reach out by emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk or calling 02030114848 and ask for Faye

Are you ready for a unique new challenge? This is an inspiring, therapeutic organisation that works across London. They have a no exclusion policy and support the hardest to reach, high risk and most vulnerable young people. This role is supporting young people who may have been out of formal education for several years and are unable at this time to cope with learning in a classroom. These young people may have an ASC and/or SEMH diagnosis, alongside complex additional needs. They may be at considerable risk of exploitation or been exposed to extreme violence and abuse in their homes. They need someone to help. Could this be you? They are looking for resilient and compassionate Outreach Therapeutic Mentors, your role will be supporting an extremely vulnerable young person on a 1:1 basis out in the community, maybe within their home or a local library, with the intent of helping them eventually over time become ready to be able to go into a specialist school setting and learn alongside their peers. This process starts with building a bond between you, most of these students will have gone through ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and will have indicators of PTSD, trust needs to be earned over time. Once the trust is there you will be therapeutically supporting them with fully bespoke educational plans that suit their needs. This organisation has a high success rate in that young people are eventually are back in full time education or employment, and on top of that thriving, able to regulate their emotions and begin to process their trauma. An example of this is a young person with previous low school attendance, multiple exclusions, PTSD, and extremely aggressive behaviour. After being assigned a specialist mentor and working together, this young person has now transitioned to a specialist school, has a 93% attendance record, is part of restorative groups helping him to process his trauma and is thriving with a bespoke curriculum. You can also be a part of someone’s success story, this really is an incredible and unique opportunity for someone who really does want to change lives Benefits and what they are looking for Being away from a classroom setting and being able to be creative in your support strategies The ability to assist students with their educational activities, including online learning and project-based assignments Being a part of the journey of the most vulnerable, complex young people, from being unable to access any education to then thriving, all with your help! Lunch and travel expenses (during working hours) reimbursed 2 years experience with SEMH in an educational setting You must be available full time 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday You must be prepared on occasion to travel up to 1.5 hours if you are needed to support a young person in need Someone who is confident in managing dysregulated behaviour and fully understanding why this behaviour occurs Trauma informed and passionate about Therapeutic 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

Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant North East London Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) while working towards a career in teaching, clinical psychology, child psychology, social work, or pastoral care? If so, this role is the perfect first step. You can gain first-hand experience with children and young people with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, ODD, and complex learning needs. Benefits PS Inclusion's SEND Training Hub – Gain valuable skills in behaviour management, autism awareness, and mental health through our online SEND training hub. Career progression – Many of our graduates go on to teacher training, educational psychology, social work, or therapy-based careers. Make a real impact – Support children in overcoming barriers to learning, building their confidence and future prospects. At Parker Smith Inclusion, we partner with a wide range of schools – from SEND schools and mainstream settings to Alternative Provisions (APs) and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). There is a growing demand for enthusiastic, compassionate graduates like you to make a real impact on young lives. 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.

Level 4 HLTA – SEN Focus Location: Barking & Dagenham Pay: £110–£130 per day (PAYE) Start Date: September Role: SEN Interventions | Light Class Cover Are you a qualified Level 4 HLTA looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference – without the pressure of full-time class teaching? A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a dedicated HLTA to join their team in September. This full-time, long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on providing targeted support and building strong relationships with pupils who need a little extra help to succeed. What to expect in the role: Leading small-group SEN interventions tailored to pupil needs Occasional whole-class cover (with planning already provided) No PPA requirements – just a chance to focus on impactful, hands-on support Working in a well-resourced setting with strong leadership and a collaborative team Why this school? Inclusive and nurturing environment with a strong focus on SEN Supportive leadership and excellent planning frameworks Emphasis on professional development and staff wellbeing Who we’re looking for: You’ll be confident leading learning, experienced in supporting children with additional needs, and keen to take on a varied role that blends responsibility with flexibility. If you're based in or near Barking & Dagenham and ready for a role that plays to your strengths – get in touch today. We’d love to hear from you. Give me a call on 0203 011 4848 or email elisha@psinclusion.co.uk

Are you ready for a unique new challenge? This is an inspiring, therapeutic organisation that works across London. They have a no exclusion policy and support the hardest to reach, high risk and most vulnerable young people. This role is supporting young people who may have been out of formal education for several years and are unable at this time to cope with learning in a classroom. These young people may have an ASC and/or SEMH diagnosis, alongside complex additional needs. They may be at considerable risk of exploitation or been exposed to extreme violence and abuse in their homes. They need someone to help. Could this be you? They are looking for resilient and compassionate Outreach Therapeutic Mentors, your role will be supporting an extremely vulnerable young person on a 1:1 basis out in the community, maybe within their home or a local library, with the intent of helping them eventually over time become ready to be able to go into a specialist school setting and learn alongside their peers. This process starts with building a bond between you, most of these students will have gone through ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and will have indicators of PTSD, trust needs to be earned over time. Once the trust is there you will be therapeutically supporting them with fully bespoke educational plans that suit their needs. This organisation has a high success rate in that young people are eventually are back in full time education or employment, and on top of that thriving, able to regulate their emotions and begin to process their trauma. An example of this is a young person with previous low school attendance, multiple exclusions, PTSD, and extremely aggressive behaviour. After being assigned a specialist mentor and working together, this young person has now transitioned to a specialist school, has a 93% attendance record, is part of restorative groups helping him to process his trauma and is thriving with a bespoke curriculum. You can also be a part of someone’s success story, this really is an incredible and unique opportunity for someone who really does want to change lives Benefits and what they are looking for Being away from a classroom setting and being able to be creative in your support strategies The ability to assist students with their educational activities, including online learning and project-based assignments Being a part of the journey of the most vulnerable, complex young people, from being unable to access any education to then thriving, all with your help! Lunch and travel expenses (during working hours) reimbursed 2 years experience with SEMH in an educational setting You must be available full time 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday You must be prepared on occasion to travel up to 1.5 hours if you are needed to support a young person in need Someone who is confident in managing dysregulated behaviour and fully understanding why this behaviour occurs Trauma informed and passionate about Therapeutic 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