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

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants

All
North East London
£18,000 - £20,000
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants September 2025 East London If you're a current graduate studying your bachelors or masters within a subject related to special needs or social emotional mental health, you're most likely wanting to get set up for a role within a school to build on all the knowledge that you've learnt to continue growing and learning new things. Being a graduate SEN Teaching Assistant you bring a new flare to the classroom, your energy and excitement to learn new things encourages positivity and you're clearly looking to gain more experience to meet your long term career goals and schools love this! Schools that I work with in East London are supportive and encouraging towards graduates as you could be a future teacher within their school! So, if you're studying right now or living in East London and want to secure your September SEN role within a primary, secondary or special school please do get in contact with me to find out more. If the opportunity this role presents inspires you, and you would like to discuss how you would deliver the best for the school, please contact me on 0203 011 4848 or elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you.

SEMH Teacher

Chelmsford
Essex
PAYE
Have you been working in a mainstream primary school and feel your experience has prepared you for something new and more rewarding? Would you like to use your skills in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) setting, where you can make a real, lasting impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your primary teaching expertise into an environment that truly values fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. The headteacher recognises the unique strengths a mainstream teacher can offer and is looking for someone ready to learn, grow, and embrace the school’s specialist approach. Set within a purpose-built facilities, this SEMH school provides a holistic and enriching education experience. From small class sizes and dedicated music spaces to expansive outdoor areas, every part of the school is designed to support the well-being and development of its students — and you’ll play a vital role in helping them thrive. Whether you’re an ECT or an experienced teacher up to M6, your QTS primary experience, combined with empathy, resilience, and a willingness to learn, makes you the perfect fit for this role. If this opportunity excites you and you’re ready to explore how you can contribute to this exceptional school, I’d love to hear from you. Please call 02030114848 or email harry@psinclusion.co.uk — I look forward to speaking with you.

SEND LSA

Barking and Dagenham
North East London
£85-£95 per day
SEND Learning Support Assistant – A Role Where You Can Make a Difference Every Day Location: Various schools in Barking and Dagenham Salary: £85 - £90 per day Hours: Full-time - Temp to Perm If you’ve found yourself drawn to working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, whether through personal experience or your past work, you already know the incredible rewards and challenges that come with this kind of role. For those of you who feel that this is where your passion lies, we want to help you take the next step in building a career that allows you to truly make a difference. There’s a unique sense of satisfaction in knowing you’re helping a child take those small steps towards growth, whether overcoming challenges or finding their confidence. If this resonates with you, you’re in the right place. The schools we work with are genuinely focused on creating environments where staff feel supported and valued so that you can focus on the work that really matters. You'll feel the difference when you step into one of these schools. Whether it’s a primary school with a strong SEND provision or a secondary school fostering collaboration and inclusivity, you’ll be part of a team as dedicated to supporting you as it is to support the students. The role won’t just meet immediate needs, it’ll be about building connections, seeing progress, and growing within a supportive community. This isn’t a job where you’ll be thrown into the deep end without support. The schools we partner with are committed to their staff. Whether it’s ongoing professional development, training, or just having a team that’s there when you need them, you’ll always have the support you need to thrive in your role. Maybe you’ve been working with children on a personal level, and now you’re ready to turn that experience into a career. Or perhaps you’ve been in a role that’s sparked your passion for SEND education, and you want to deepen your expertise. If this is where you see yourself growing, I would love to have a chat with you. Call me on 0203 011 4848 or email me at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk . We’d love to match you with a school where you can continue to make a difference every day.

Qualified SEND Teacher

Hillingdon
North West London
£200 - £280 per day - paid PAYE
Qualified SEND Teacher Throughout North West London Permanent positions - September 2025 We are working with several wonderful SEND schools across the borough to find a teacher to work with either Primary or Secondary-age students. Within this position, you will be working with smaller class sizes who have a unique approach to classroom management with new, modern and purpose-built facilities. Within these schools, the students all have SEND needs and/or a diagnosis of SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) and are dealing with Trauma. This is a rewarding career as you will build bonds with the students and help them overcome both personal and academic development barriers. Key aspects of the role: ECT teachers, experienced unqualified SEN teachers and QTS/QTLS are welcome. Full support to those looking to move from a Mainstream environment to a SEND School. Training is provided to all staff by various external professionals. Salary in line with the Teachers' Pay Scale. Interested in hearing more about our SEND Teacher Roles across London? Email caitlin@psinclusion.co.uk to find out more about a whole range of career opportunities within SEN!

Graduate Teaching Assistant - November 2024

Hillingdon
North West London
£85 - £90 per day - paid PAYE
Graduate Teaching Assistant London Borough of Hillingdon £85 - £90 per day - paid PAYE Monday to Friday - Term Time Only Are you a graduate interested in supporting those with additional needs and making a change in young people’s lives? We are working with a range of fantastic schools in the London borough of Hillingdon to find Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with additional needs. With different opportunities available to work with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health, students with Autism, students removed from mainstream education, SEND provisions in mainstream schools and students with other needs. These opportunities are long-term roles and would see you working in a single school of your choosing. This is a great way to gain experience and make a positive impact on young people’s lives, with opportunities to get training and develop different pathways working within SEND and the education sector. This is a great way to launch your career and gain valuable experience whilst working in a rewarding role. Duties, times and training vary depending on what school you are in. However, you will do a trial day before deciding where you want to stay. This means you will be in the best position for yourself, doing what you are looking for workwise and gaining the experience which is most valuable for what you're pursuing in your career. You will build bonds with students, provide guidance to them and support them within a classroom environment. So, if this sounds like the role for you, why not apply today and I will be in contact with you.

Alternative Education Teaching Assistant

Hillingdon
North West London
£90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE
Alternative Education Teaching Assistant Hillingdon £90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE Brand new facilities Ongoing training Supportive and Inspiring SLT to work alongside Do you have experience supporting children/ young people with special and additional needs? Would you like to make a positive impact by supporting SEN pupils? This friendly primary school based in Hillingdon is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work in their specialist ARP. The school has an excellent track record of training teachers and support staff and has a beautiful and inclusive SLT. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the Specialist Resource Provision is running smoothly and making sure the students are getting the best support available. You will be managing behaviour and supporting the pupils academically, emotionally and behaviourally. If you believe you have relevant experience for this role. or you are a graduate, or have a real passion for helping with SEND, we would love to hear from you! Ideal Alternative Education Teaching Assistant: Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND Previous experience supporting young children with additional needs Good understanding of behaviour strategies and co-regulation Committed to personal development and learning specialist skills Proactive and flexible Ability to be a team player and build rapport quickly Interested in hearing more? Please get in touch if you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities! You can apply by response to this advert and uploading your CV to our website. Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within 5 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.

Primary School Behaviour Mentor

Hillingdon
North West London
£85 - £90 per day paid PAYE
Primary School Behaviour Mentor North West London, Hillingdon £90 to £100 a Day (PAYE) Monday to Friday January 2025 Start 08:30 to 16:00 Are you seeking a role where you can build bonds with students and be a positive guiding role model for students with challenging behaviour? We are working with a Mainstream Primary School in Hillingdon to find a Behaviour Mentor to support students ages 5 - 11 who have been removed from their classroom and placed in a provision due to challenging behaviour. Within this role, you will build bonds with the students and support them throughout the academic day to help encourage focus and positive behaviour. This amazing opportunity provides a rewarding role where you will see the students grow and develop both academically and personally. You will also gain amazing training and credentials for your own professional development. In addition to training, this role also provides various pathways for your career, with you working closely with social workers, safeguarding officers, and other professionals. This can help should you wish to go down these career paths or consider working in another role within education, such as an HLTA, Teacher or SENCo later in your career. So, if you are looking to work with secondary school students in a pupil referral unit setting, why not apply today? Interested in hearing more about similar roles to this Primary School Behaviour Mentor Position? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! or by emailing caitlin@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 Teaching Assistant

Hillingdon
North West London
£90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE
SEMH Teaching Assistant - (Social Emotional Mental Health) London Borough of Hillingdon Social Emotional and Mental Health Special Educational Needs - Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Challenging Behaviours Ages 3 - 19 - all through school Vacancies in their primary and secondary site Beautiful school with a therapeutic approach to teaching and mentoring Up to £100 per day PAYE Are you a caring and resilient person who would make an excellent role model? Do you have a strong drive to help and support children with special educational needs? I am currently working with a truly fantastic school in the London Borough of Hillingdon which is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their welcoming team. Benefits of the position: The opportunity to work alongside a fantastic and supportive senior leadership team where staff wellbeing is a priority The opportunity to gain valuable experience working to help and support children with additional needs within a classroom setting Up to £100 per day PAYE Excellent work-life balance due to school hours and working during term time only The opportunity to develop professionally with further training Requirements of an SEMH Teaching Assistant: A caring, supportive and resilient personality Works well as part of a team, able to be flexible where necessary Experience working as a teaching assistant previously would be highly valued for this role Experience working with children in a school or youth club setting would be highly valued for this role Experience working as a care worker would be hugely beneficial for this role Interested in hearing more about our SEMH Teaching Assistant 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.