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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Community Tutor

All
Essex
Across Essex
Position: Community Tutor (Secondary Students) Location: Chelmsford and surrounding areas Pay: £15 - £22 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Minimum 3 hours per day, maximum 6 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 - £22) based on your experience. Flexibility with working hours (minimum 3 hours per day, maximum 6 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.

English Teacher

Thurrock
Essex
English Teacher (Pru)
Position: Secondary English Teacher Location: Thurrock Key Stages: KS3 and KS4 Pay Scale: M1 – M6 Contract: Long-term About the Role: Parker Smith Inclusion is proud to be working with a dynamic and expanding trust in Thurrock to recruit a passionate Secondary English Teacher for a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). This rewarding long-term opportunity involves teaching English to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, making a meaningful impact on their academic and personal development. Key Highlights: Experienced Support: Work closely with a skilled English Lead who oversees both sites within the trust, ensuring consistent support and guidance. Exciting Growth: Join a school that has plans for expansion, offering opportunities for career advancement and development. Meaningful Impact: Be part of a dedicated team transforming the educational journeys of students in a PRU setting. The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold QTS and have experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4. Be enthusiastic about working with students who require additional support to thrive. Exhibit resilience, creativity, and a commitment to inclusive education. Why Join Us? Competitive pay (M1-M6) that reflects your experience and expertise. A forward-thinking trust with a supportive and inclusive ethos. Access to professional development and the chance to shape an expanding school’s future. Apply Now: If you are an inspiring English teacher ready to make a real difference in a PRU environment, we want to hear from you. Contact Parker Smith Inclusion or submit your application today. Parker Smith Inclusion – Advocates for Inclusive Education

Maths Teacher

Thurrock
Essex
Maths Teacher M1 - M6
Position: Secondary Maths Teacher Location: Thurrock Key Stages: KS3 and KS4 Pay Scale: M1 – M6 Contract: Long-term About the Role: Parker Smith Inclusion is proud to be working with a progressive and expanding trust in Thurrock to recruit a dedicated Secondary Maths Teacher for a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). This exciting long-term opportunity will see you teaching Maths to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them achieve their full potential in an alternative learning environment. Key Highlights: Collaborative Support: You will be supported by an experienced Maths Lead who works across both sites within the trust. Growth Opportunities: The school has plans for expansion, providing scope for career development and new opportunities. Dynamic Environment: Join a school where no two days are the same, and your teaching will make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold QTS and have experience teaching Maths at KS3 and KS4. Be passionate about supporting students with additional needs, particularly those in a PRU setting. Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. Why Join Us? Competitive pay (M1-M6) aligned with your experience. Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking trust with an inclusive ethos. Access to ongoing professional development and support from senior leaders. Apply Now: If you're ready to inspire, support, and guide students towards success in a unique and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please contact Parker Smith Inclusion or submit your application directly.

SEN Teacher

Redbridge
North East London
£160 - £220 per day PAYE
SEN Teacher Redbridge January Start Salary Scale: MPS Are you an experienced Teacher looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? We are working with an SEMH school based in the London Borough of Redbridge who is seeking an experienced teacher who is resilient and hard working. It is important that the successful candidate has an understanding of mental health and teaching neurodiverse children. Main Duties: To plan lessons and teach across Primary Responsibility for tracking pupil progress and monitoring to support teaching and learning Deliver dynamic and creative lessons Built positive relationships with students, parents and carers Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Unqualified and proven experience Excellent communication skills A strong sense of empathy, patience, and resilience, with the ability to remain calm and focused in challenging situations What can they offer you? An enhanced salary A brand new school building Attendance incentives Highly skilled and supportive environment Parking on site If you are interested in hearing more about this SEN Teacher role, please apply now!

SEMH Year 6 Teacher

Epping Forest
Essex
Temp to perm
SEMH Year 6 Teacher SEMH Primary School Epping Forest ASAP Start, Full-Time, Long-Term Role Are you passionate about teaching students with social emotional mental health needs? Do you want to teach within a therapeutic setting? Are you a Teacher with experience in SEMH settings? Or are you currently teaching in mainstream and seeking a transition into a SEND setting? SEMH specialist school We are looking for a SEMH Teacher for a specialist SEMH Primary school based in Epping Forest. The school caters for students who are unable to access mainstream education and has a therapeutic approach to teaching and learning. The class sizes are very small and focus on the individual needs of students, supporting them with emotional regulation so they are able to learn effectively. The Ideal SEMH Teacher Therapeutic teaching approach – SEN or SEMH Teacher QTS is a requirement for this role, the school also welcomes applications from Early Career Teachers 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 What you can expect from this SEMH Year 6 Teacher role To teach in a setting with a likeminded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people Experience working in specialist therapeutic settings. Working with Multidisciplinary therapy teams Working with a highly regarded school focused on therapeutic learning and support pupils with trauma informed behaviour An amazing and supportive team! Interested in hearing more about our SEN Teacher roles? To find out more about this role please do not hesitate to get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert or by emailing your CV to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk We are looking forward to hearing from you soon! 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 SEMH Teacher

Epping Forest
Essex
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Outdoor SEMH Teacher – Epping Forest Full Time or Part Time £34-50k Epping Forest Are you passionate about therapeutic education and the outdoors? Interested in a school that operates outdoors come rain or shine? About the SEND school This school is a small (but growing) specialist outdoor SEND school, the school caters to students with social, emotional, mental health issues and associated needs. The school offers bespoke career and education pathways, including BTEC in Animal Care, Sport, and Business Studies. They use nature and the outdoors to teach core subjects e.g teaching fractions by measuring animal feed. Their passionate team includes Outdoor SEMH teachers and therapists who integrate therapy into the educational programs. Their students have quite often suffered trauma, so the need for a nurturing and therapeutic setting is of utmost importance to their development. The ideal Outdoor SEMH Teacher QTS or equivalent (ideally) English teaching experience/specialism Able to be flexible and adapt to the needs of vulnerable YP SEND experience ideal but also open to mainstream teachers seeking a transition into a SEND setting If you are passionate about teaching young people with additional needs and are looking for a change out of a typical classroom, then this is the Outdoor SEN Teacher role for you! Hit apply today to hear more information and hear about other SEMH teaching vacancies

SEMH Teacher

Redbridge
North East London
£30,000 to £48,055 Per Year
KS3 Behaviour Teacher Full-Time Temp to Perm Role London Borough of Redbridge Pay: MPS/UPS ASAP Start Are you a caring person with a strong personality who truly believes that children with SEMH needs deserve the very best education possible? Are you a qualified teacher with SEMH experience, or are you a mainstream teacher now looking to work within an SEN setting? I am now working with a fantastic school in the London Borough of Redbridge whose core values include encouraging their pupils to be confident, happy citizens. They are now seeking a SEMH Teacher to join their wonderful team as a KS3 Teacher. The school recognises that children with SEMH needs are among the most vulnerable in our society, and they are seeking individuals with can have a positive impact. Requirements of a SEMH Teacher: · QTS/QTLS would be highly valued for this role, however the school is also open to working with unqualified teachers who have relevant experience · Recent SEN qualifications or experience would be highly valued for this role · The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of classroom teaching experience, a proven record of positive pupil progress and be passionate about improving outcomes for pupils · To work with pupils with Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Behavioural Difficulties · To observe, assess and support primary aged pupils referred to the school from mainstream secondary schools and to devise strategies and behaviour targets based on schools’ reports and observations · To liaise with Management, SENDCo’s and class teachers in all aspects of the work in schools and to be able to adapt to the different philosophies and requirements of a variety of schools in order to maintain a good working relationship · To be prepared to offer advice to parents and work with them to support their child. What to Expect as a SEMH Teacher: · The school can offer a highly supportive and skilled team to work with as well as career developments within the school · The opportunity to undertake further training and increase skills in the areas of both behaviour management and curriculum development · Although the school are a specialist school, they proactively welcome enquiries from experienced mainstream colleagues and in particular, primary trained staff who would like to extend their skills base If you feel you are ready to take that next step in your career, and like the sound of this wonderful school, please do not hesitate to reach out!

SEN Teaching Assistant

Southend
Essex
£85-100
SEN Teaching Assistant Southend 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 in September 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 and support their new learners. 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.