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

Active jobs

Immediate SEN Teaching Assistant Required - Redbridge (ASD & ADHD Focus)

Redbridge
North East London
Temp to Perm
Parker Smith Inclusion is thrilled to partner with an outstanding school in Redbridge, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to start immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual passionate about working with special educational needs (SEN), specifically supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Role Overview: Support children with SEN, providing targeted interventions to help students access the curriculum and develop social skills. Build trusting relationships with students, helping to manage their sensory and behavioral needs in both classroom and 1:1 settings. Collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to implement personalized learning strategies and monitor progress. Facilitate classroom activities and provide additional support to students struggling with focus, emotional regulation, and communication skills. What We Offer: Location: Redbridge Salary: £85 - £100 per day (PAYE) Start Date: ASAP A welcoming and supportive team that values the well-being of staff and students. Continuous professional development and opportunities for growth within the school. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to make a real difference in the lives of SEN students and has a proactive, patient, and nurturing approach. If you are ready to start immediately and work in a positive school environment, apply today!

SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD/ADHD) - Immediate Start in Basildon

Basildon
Essex
PAYE Only
Parker Smith Inclusion is excited to be working with an outstanding school in Basildon that is looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This is an excellent opportunity to support children with special educational needs, focusing on students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Key Responsibilities: Providing 1:1 and group support to children with SEN, ensuring they have access to a tailored education plan. Assisting the classroom teacher in implementing strategies that support individual student needs, helping them engage with the curriculum. Working with the SENCO to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that promote personal growth and academic development. Offering social, emotional, and academic support, helping students navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom. Promoting independence and building confidence in students with ASD and ADHD, encouraging positive behavior and peer interactions. Details of the Role: Location: Basildon Start Date: ASAP Pay: £85 - £100 per day (PAYE) Hours: Full-time, term-time only This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is motivated by seeing the progress of SEN students in a supportive school environment. Previous experience working with children with SEN is desirable, but if you are empathetic, resilient, and committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN) – Epping – Immediate Start

Epping Forest
Essex
Temp to Perm
Parker Smith Inclusion is seeking a motivated and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding school in Epping starting immediately. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students with special educational needs, particularly those with ASD and ADHD, ensuring they are able to access a full, enriching education. Job Responsibilities: Provide tailored support to students with SEN in both 1:1 and small group settings. Assist with classroom activities, focusing on individual needs and adapting tasks where necessary to ensure inclusion. Help manage and support students’ behavioral needs, offering them the tools and strategies they need to succeed in the school environment. Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff to create and implement effective strategies for student learning and engagement. Monitor and report on student progress, adjusting support plans as needed to best suit the individual needs of each child. What’s on Offer: Location: Epping Daily Pay: £85 - £100 (PAYE) Start Date: ASAP Join a school with a fantastic reputation for supporting SEN students and staff. Work within a nurturing environment where students' well-being is prioritized. This is an amazing opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for supporting SEN students to make a significant impact in a highly regarded school. If this sounds like the right fit for you, don’t hesitate—apply now!

SEN Teaching Assistant – Harlow – Start ASAP (ASD/ADHD Focus)

Chelmsford
Essex
Temp to Perm
We at Parker Smith Inclusion are excited to be working with an outstanding school in Chelmsford, currently looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team for an immediate start. This role is focused on working with students who have ASD and ADHD, helping them navigate the curriculum and reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities: Work 1:1 and in small groups with students, helping them access the curriculum through tailored educational support. Provide behavioral and emotional support, promoting positive interactions and managing students' unique needs within the classroom. Assist in developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and providing ongoing feedback on student progress to the SENCO and teaching staff. Create a positive, inclusive environment where students with SEN can thrive, feel valued, and achieve their educational goals. Support students in building essential life skills, including communication, organization, and self-regulation. The Offer: Location: Chelmsford Pay Rate: £85 to £100 per day (PAYE) Start Date: ASAP Opportunity to work in a school rated "Outstanding" for its inclusive education. Training and career development opportunities available within the school setting. If you have a passion for working with SEN students and are looking for a role that allows you to contribute meaningfully to their educational journey, apply now for immediate consideration!

SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Harlow
Essex
£85-110 per day PAYE
We are currently working with a wonderful Academy that are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work within their SEND provision, you will be supporting their secondary students who are struggling to flourish in the mainstream environment, these students have ASD, ADHD and/or SEMH. They are looking for someone who has experience working with SEMH and who is passionate and empathetic. This setting has the ethos that to learn to full potential a student has to be emotionally, mentally and physically ready. The curriculum they deliver works to specifically develop all three of these areas. They understand that physical and emotional wellbeing is off the upmost importance. If needed they offer their students out-reach mentoring and counselling services and also additional support for fine and gross motor skills. Small class sizes A chance to be creative as they offer different learning styles and environments Temp to Perm Opportunity Multiple enrichment trips every term for students to develop confidence and social skills Pay Range: £85 - £110 per day (depending on experience and responsibility) Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm If you can see yourself being an amazing asset to an already amazing team then please do get in touch, apply to this advert or email harry@psinclusion.co.uk

Occupational Therapist

Harlow
Essex
£30,000 - £50,000
Are you currently working in a school Occupational Therapy team and looking for a change or progression? Do you have experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy and looking for a role in which to specialise working with children? Are you a confident and motivated Band 5 or an emerging Band 6 Occupational Therapist who would like to work within schools in either a part-time or full-time capacity? Are you looking for an opportunity to work around your family life, or are you keen to build new skills in SEND such as SI (Sensory Integration)? Parker Smith Inclusion are currently partnered with many Essex and London based special schools looking to expand their Occupational Therapy offer. The schools’ Occupational Therapy Teams we are working with are across London and have opportunities covering part-time, full-time, locum, or permanent. The opportunities are flexible enough to work with you and working in schools offers great work life balance. The roles will vary depending on the type of setting and we work with Multidisciplinary/ Occupational Therapy teams in a variety of settings: Mainstream schools with ARP (Additionally Resourced Provisions) SEND schools for ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, SLCN, SEMH and trauma informed schools. During school closures some of our schools lost locum staff in their Occupational Therapy teams, so a number of our schools are looking to offer permanent contracts to OTs looking for security in school based work. Opportunities include: Newly qualified Occupational Therapist (Band 5 equivalent) Experienced Occupational Therapist (Band 6 equivalent) Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7/8 equivalent) Responsible for: Delivery of Occupational Therapy within school settings, either one site or multisite or as Advisory Service for Local Authorities. Occupational Therapy hours and contract types: Full time – term time only Part-time – term time only Full time – 52 weeks Part-time – 52 weeks Permanent contracts, FTC, temporary and locum Locations - Harlow The occupational therapy teams form part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive forward programmes of development and rehabilitation. As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass Occupational Therapy assessments, treatment and management of needs extended to life outside of school. You will assess, implement and develop treatment programmes according to diagnosis and identified needs. Candidate should be/have: A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) or registration n process. Paediatric experience. A passion to work in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions. Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills. Resilience and an ability to manage difficult situations. Whatever your situation or level of experience, please speak to us today to discuss opportunities within Occupational Therapy in London! Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our Occupational Therapy 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. 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 Assistant

Basildon
Essex
£85-100 PER DAY PAYE
SEN Teaching Assistant Basildon Temp to Perm - £85 per day PAYE 8:30-3:30pm Are you passionate about working in an OUTSTANDING school working with children with complex needs and/or autism? Do you want to work with like minded individuals who are friendly are dedicated to SEND education? The SEND school seeking SEN Teaching Assistants This multi site special school, who are expanding and are currently overstaffing all their sites in preparation for 10 new classes opening. This is a unique SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity for you to join an outstanding team of staff. The school has 4 sites across Essex each catering for different needs, for example one of the sites caters for 25 pupils all of which are secondary students with autism, who are accessing more formal education. They also have a site where there are classes of children with PMLD (profound and multiple learning disabilities) who are accessing the engagement model. One of the sites is primary focused and for children with ASC and more behavioural needs. The young people access therapy including SaLT, OT and rebound therapy at one of their sites. Along with opening a new school, they have recently won a grant to have other facilities such as the pool upgraded. The SEN Teaching Assistant role Working with children and young people with SEND as a SEN Teaching Assistant (needs dependent on which site) Primary SEN TA and secondary TA opportunities Roles working with behavioural needs Roles working with sensory and medical needs Temp to perm 8:30 – 3:30pm If you want to work in an amazing school, in a place where children and young people are put first and thrive, then please apply today to Harry Owen at Parker Smith Inclusion 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 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.

Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher

Redbridge
North East London
MPS
Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher Up to £47500 per year ASAP Start NE London SEMH specialist Are you looking for a different and unique teaching role where you can fulfill your love of the outdoors? Are you an animal lover who is at peace in nature? If this sounds like you please read on and apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity About the Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher role Primary class Bespoke learning curriculum focused on outdoor learning Less academic focus more practical curriculum Highly therapeutic SCERTS framework The SEN school This is a multisite special school catering to children and young people with a wide cohort of needs including young people with complex social communicational difficulties. Although your base will be at one of the sites, the role will involve travel and work at various outdoor venues which is perfect for any teachers who are seeking a role with variety. Interested in this Outdoor Specialist SEN Teacher role? If you are reading this SEN Teacher advert and wondering whether to apply, please do! Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical SEND specialist organisation, read our 5* google reviews and get to know us, like we get to know you! We are here to offer you expert guidance and if this school isn’t right for you, we will tell you and inform you of ones that are **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**