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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Behaviour Mentor

Chelmsford
Essex
September 2025
LOCATION: Chelmsford START DATE: September CONTRACT TYPE: Long term PAY: £100-£115 Per day Are you passionate about working with children with special educational needs? Would you like to help young people overcome barriers and give them a chance of a brighter future? Do you want to make a real difference? The role I am looking for an encouraging, caring Behaviour Mentor looking to work in an SEMH (Social emotional and mental health) school based in Chelmsford. This is an all boys school who are amazing at really caring for all of their pupils. They carry the motto ‘come with a past, leave with a future’. The school are fantastic at providing young men, with SEMH needs, the best possible support and really believe that those who have had to overcome challenges in their past, can leave with a bright future ahead of them. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will be responsible for assisting with the planning of activities, monitoring pupil’s progress, intervening when necessary, providing relevant feedback to the classroom teacher, and performing general duties to support both learners and teacher. Working as a Behaviour Mentor for an SEMH school can be extremely rewarding as progress can be seen every day! The ideal candidate I am looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor who really has a desire for working with young, vulnerable people. The Behaviour Mentor should be empathetic and have the emotional intelligence to support students who may be in crisis. The Behaviour Mentor will truly be a positive role model and be passionate about setting good examples in everything they do. Having the ability to build a good rapport with students is essential and really makes you stand out as a great Behaviour Mentor! What’s in it for you? The opportunity to work in a school specialising in SEMH! An easily accessible school with good transport links The opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive school To work with a great team of support staff PAYE payments only! The chance of a permanent contract Why work for Parker Smith? We are specialists in what we do! We have a passion for working honestly and with integrity Our ‘people before profit’ ethos means we put our candidate’s needs first PAYE payments A genuine passion to help people reach their potential in their SEND career 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.

SEMH Teacher

Epping Forest
Essex
£175-£250 per day PAYE
Location: Epping Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Long term/ Permanent Here's an exciting opportunity to embark on a journey with a school catering to students from KS1 to KS4, all with SEMH needs. Our purpose-built facility is designed to nurture growth and development. With dedicated classrooms for vocational subjects, we're committed to providing a holistic education experience. Though there may be challenges in behaviour, rest assured, our cohesive team of staff is here to support each other, making every resolution easier. Responsibilities of an SEMH Teacher: Develop and implement engaging, differentiated lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with SEMH challenges. Adapt teaching strategies to suit individual learning styles, providing personalised support to each student. Cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters social and emotional growth. Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and external professionals to devise comprehensive intervention plans. Continuously monitor and assess student progress, offering timely feedback to students and their families. Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification. Specialised training or experience in SEMH education. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. A genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of students facing SEMH challenges. Interested in hearing more? If you're excited to explore our SEND opportunities further, we'd love to hear from you! Feel free to apply by responding to this advert, visiting our company website, uploading your CV, or emailing your CV directly to harry@psinclusion.co.uk.

Community Tutor

All
Essex
Across Essex
Position: Community Tutor (Secondary Students) Location: Chelmsford and surrounding areas Pay: £15 - £33 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Minimum 3 hours per day, maximum 8 hours per day Travel: Driving is essential, with travel expenses covered About the Role: Parker Smith Inclusion is working in partnership with a respected tutor provider across Essex to recruit compassionate and adaptable Community Tutors to support secondary students who are unable to access mainstream education. This role involves working one-on-one with students in the community, helping them achieve their academic and personal goals. Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored tuition to secondary students with SEN and mental health needs. Create engaging, individualized learning plans to suit each student’s needs. Build positive relationships that foster confidence and motivation in learners. Travel to various locations to meet students in their homes or other community settings. The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience working with secondary-aged students, especially those with SEN or mental health challenges. Be resilient, empathetic, and committed to making a difference. Hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel across Chelmsford and nearby areas (travel expenses are fully reimbursed). Be flexible and reliable, able to work independently to manage schedules and deliver high-quality tuition. What We Offer: Competitive hourly pay (£15 - £33) based on your experience. Flexibility with working hours (minimum 3 hours per day, maximum 8 hours per day). Support from Parker Smith Inclusion, experts in inclusive education. The opportunity to positively impact young lives and support their development. Apply Now: If you are a compassionate and motivated tutor looking to support young people in a meaningful way, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Parker Smith Inclusion or submit your application today.

SEN Teacher

Southend
Essex
ASAP Start
Special Educational Needs Teacher – Immediate start - Southend – SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)/ PMLD (Profound Learning Difficulties) Are you an experienced and qualified Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Have you always had a passion and talent for teaching children with additional needs? I am actively recruiting creative and engaging teachers for a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school in Southend. I am looking for a teacher who is passionate about working with SEND. Brief overview: SEND/SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)/ PMLD (Profound Learning Difficulties) Teacher pay scale Location: East London SEND school: Pupils have profound, multiple and severe learning, health and care needs. April Start Date The ability to engage children with SEND is essential About the role of Special Educational Needs Teacher: As a Special Educational Needs Teacher based in this East London SEND school, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons for small classes of children with profound, multiple and severe learning, health and care needs. Working as a Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will understand that academic development is only possible when you address the primary need first. You will work with the school's multidisciplinary therapy team to ensure the best holistic development possible. These opportunities will suit teachers with a passion and natural ability to engage children with SEND diagnoses. You can create interactive, therapeutic, and meaningful lessons, helping children reach their full potential. Requirements for Special Educational Needs Teacher: To work as a Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will ideally hold QTS or QTLS or have relevant experience as a teacher. Solid experience working with vulnerable children is beneficial, but we want to hear from ALL teachers. If you are interested in a teaching approach that is holistic and therapeutic but doesn't necessarily have this experience yet, please still enquire. The school Based in East London, the school is close to public transport links and offers parking for those driving. The school staff are a happy and vibrant team; they love what they do and love the fact that no two days are the same! Excellent training is available for teachers coming to this school with no SEND school experience. As long as you are an open-minded individual who embraces challenges and is looking for an opportunity to contribute significantly to the lives of pupils with individual needs, this could be your opportunity to make a real difference! Are you interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch with us! You can apply by response to this advert! Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within five working days. 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 consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new G.D.P.R. requirements. Special Educational Needs Teacher – Immediate start - Southend – PMLD/SLD

SEN Teacher - ECT welcome to apply

Southend
Essex
ECT Welcome to apply
Position: ECT (Early Career Teacher) - SEN (Complex Needs) Location: Southend Contract: Temp to Perm Salary: £130 - £250 per day (depending on experience) Hours: Full-Time (5 days a week) Parker Smith Inclusion is proud to support a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Southend. We are currently seeking enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to gain experience teaching students with complex needs. About the Role: Teach and support students with a range of complex needs. Develop and implement engaging, tailored lesson plans. Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider school community. Contribute to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Why Join Us? Competitive Pay: Earn between £130 and £250 per day, depending on your experience. Career Growth: Benefit from a temp to perm contract, offering job stability and career progression. Supportive Environment: Work in a school committed to the development and success of both students and staff. ECT Programme: Our school offers a comprehensive Early Career Teacher programme to support your professional growth and development. Requirements: A genuine passion for working with students with complex needs. Strong communication and organisational skills. Flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude. Relevant teaching qualifications. How to Apply: If you are ready to make a difference and join a supportive, dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role and any relevant experience.

Complex Needs Teacher

Southend
Essex
Temp to Perm
Complex Needs Teacher Essex Can you help make a difference to somebody’s life? Are you an experienced and qualified Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Maybe you are an ECT and looking for a new challenge? Have you always had a passion and talent for teaching children with additional needs? We are working with an inspiring SEND school that support children and young people who have severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties.They are looking for a SEND Teacher to join their amazing team and work closely with a diverse team of education and health professionals. This SEND Teacher role is for someone who is empathetic, caring, resilient and passionate about supporting SEND. They take a holistic approach to learning and you will transform the lives of the young people within this setting. Have you always had a passion and talent for teaching children with additional needs? To work as a Special Educational Needs Teacher, you will ideally hold QTS or QTLS or have relevant experience as a teacher. Solid experience working with vulnerable children is beneficial, but we want to hear from ALL teachers. If you are interested in a teaching approach that is holistic and therapeutic but doesn't necessarily have this experience yet, please still enquire. 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 teachers 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 teachers 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. Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc 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, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position. 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

SEMH Class Teacher

All
Essex
MPS daily rate equivalent
PRU Teacher - Harlow Are you passionate about teaching students who are unable to access mainstream education? Are you a primary trained teacher or a secondary teacher with a nurturing teaching style? Would you like to be a PRU Teacher covering PSHE / RE / Sociology and also providing interventions? Pupil Referral Unit - PRU Teacher We are looking for a PRU Teacher for a PRU based in Harlow. The school caters for students who are unable to access mainstream education, with students on long and short term placements. The school has fantastic facilities including lots of outdoor space and 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 Therapeutic teaching approach Social Emotional Mental Health Specialist Teacher 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 challenging behaviour What you can expect from this PRU Teacher role To teach in a setting with a like minded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people Working with Multidisciplinary therapy teams Working with disengaged young people Extensive specialist training from SEMH Specialists Gaining experience with a variety of SEND PRU Teacher requirements The passion to teach and inspire young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development. QTS or QTLS Experience working with disengaged students who have additional needs either in mainstream or SEND settings 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 PRU Teacher opportunities? If you want to hear more about our PRU Teacher 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.

Job Coach & Travel Trainer

Enfield
North East London
£115 - £125
Role: Job Coach & Travel Trainer School: SEND Post 16 Location: Enfield Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs to achieve independence and prepare for adult life? We are working with a school based in Enfield that caters to students 16 - 25 years with SEND, which includes ASC, ADHD, learning difficulties, and speech and language and communication needs. The school are looking for passionate Job Coaches & Travel Trainers to join their ethical team. Part of the role as a Job Coach will involve supporting the students with their work experience placements and giving guidance, support and advice for their job placements. The other part of the role will be supporting students with independent travel. Key Responsibilities Independent Travel Trainer Deliver tailored travel training to students, ensuring they can navigate public transport safely and independently. Monitor progress, complete checklists, and report updates to line managers, class teams, and other stakeholders. Prepare and implement risk assessments for travel training activities. Job Coach Organise and coordinate meaningful external work experience opportunities that match students’ abilities and interests. Consult with students to understand their skills, preferences, and support needs, adopting a person-centered approach. Set up, support, and monitor students in work placements, providing on-the-job training, advice, and guidance. Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, negotiating roles that align with students’ skills while meeting business needs. What We’re Looking For: Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly in a post-16 setting. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to build positive relationships. Knowledge of risk assessments, safeguarding, and disability equality practices. Confidence in delivering training, supporting students in the workplace, and promoting independence. A proactive, empathetic, and adaptable approach to problem-solving. 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 katie@psiclusion