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Therapeutic Learning Support Assistant Looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity in a brand-new, purpose built special school in London? Got experience working with children with SEND and looking to take on a new challenge? Looking for progression and training opportunities from day 1? BRAND NEW, PURPOSE-BUILT College IN CHELMSFORD CATERING FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, ADHD, SEVERE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR. I am actively searching for a Therapeutic Learning Support Assistant . This school provides care and education to children with Autism and Complex Needs predominantly as well as various other learning difficulties. It is a fantastic purpose-built site undergoing transformation into a school with a range of quality facilities for sensory learners. Working as part of a Trust that functions across Essex, this school boasts incredible development and training opportunities that could see you go all the way from Therapeutic Learning Assistant, through to Trainee Tutor. The ideal candidate could be… A graduate looking for somewhere to begin their career in an emerging sector of education and get a foot in the door in a brand new, purpose built school. Someone with previous experience with children with SEND or an interest in neurodivergence and autism. Open and ambitious – progression and development are clearly in sight from day 1! If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert or send an email to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk

SEN Teacher Start date – January 2025 Permanent Special School EYFS - KS2 Autism, Complex Needs and Severe Learning Difficulties This special school is expanding in September and looking to recruit permanent SEN teachers to support pupils with autism, complex needs, and severe learning difficulties. Furthermore, the school belongs to a large trust of mainstream primary schools across East London and Essex, offering development and progression opportunities within the trust. Focused on retaining and training high quality staff, this trust is dedicated to finding solutions to the pressures facing education staff in the UK and to focus on finding balanced solutions to improve life as a teacher in London and Essex. The ideal SEN Teacher may be/have… Experience working with pupils with SEND. Adaptable and flexible in their approach QTS/QTLS preferred - but we also welcome applications from experienced Unqualified Teachers!! Confident with new classes and working with a range of pupil needs. Fun and engaging – able to take lesson plans and give them life! Looking for a variable, interesting and unique role Open to progression, development, and training opportunities Click Apply to find our more and to discuss the role with a consultant.

SEMH – Mental Health / Nurture Teacher Are you passionate about teaching students with social emotional and mental health disorders? Do you have experience with young people who are disengaged and have mental health challenges? Are you looking to make a real difference to young people’s lives? SEMH Education Settings We are looking for Specialist Teachers for a variety of SEMH specialist settings including Pupil Referral Units, SEMH specialist schools.. We support Education providers that 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 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 disengaged teenagers is essential. What you can expect from these roles To work in settings with a like minded 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 Extensive specialist training from SEMH Specialists SEMH Teacher Requirements Although some of our teaching roles require QTS/QTLS we want to hear from all Teachers no matter what your qualification is! The passion to teach and inspire young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development. 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? 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.

Role - PRU Teaching Assistant Location - Redbridge Rate - £80 - £100 PAYE Do you have a passion for SEND? Do you have experience with challenging behaviour and Social Emotional Mental Health? Are you seeking a new challenge within the SEN industry? If so, please read on… I am working with a fantastic SEMH school based in the borough of Redbridge who pride themselves in their inclusivity and neurodiversity. Pupils range from the ages of 7-19 and present with significant complexity and co-morbidity linked to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) including childhood trauma or secondary trauma linked to family marginalisation, loss of homes or relationships or pupil bullying and multiple exclusions. The school are seeking a PRU Teaching Assistant to provide full support to the students and help change their attitude to learning. What will I get as a PRU Teaching Assistant Working as a PRU Teaching Assistant will welcome you into an extremely diverse and inclusive community. Full support and care from the SLT. The ability to create a huge social impact and influence the futures of children and young adults comes with working as a PRU Teaching Assistant Small classes to create a safe environment for all. The Ideal PRU Teaching Assistant The ideal PRU Teaching Assistant will have a genuine passion for SEN and building a career surrounding this. The ideal PRU Teaching Assistant is resilient and adaptable. Experience in MAPA/PECS/Team Teach or other interventions is beneficial. Will go above and beyond to change the lives of young people. Excels in building strong rapport with students and staff. The ideal PRU Teaching Assistant can adjust to and overcome challenges whilst following appropriate protocol. 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.

Therapeutic Support Worker Chelmsford Temp to perm ASAP Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs and mental health disorders? Do you have current experience working with young people who are not able to attend school and have a background with mental health challenges? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEND/SEMH? I am actively recruiting engaging and passionate Therapeutic Support Workers for a service that provides education to children who are unable to attend school due to complex mental health disorders and other learning needs. I am looking to recruit professional and committed Therapeutic Support Workers for their Essex site, with solid experience working with complex mental health needs and other SEND. You will possess the ability to work with the teachers at their school hub and deliver the lessons set out by them with your assistance. The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex and co-morbid SEMH and ASC but additionally, all pupils have Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) as a common area of need. You will receive full training throughout your employment as a Therapeutic Support Worker but relevant, prior experience is essential. You will work autonomously or alongside another tutor to deliver your lessons set out by teachers at the education hub. Therapeutic Support Worker requirements: Experience of working with children or young people with complex SEMH as a primary diagnosis Experience of supporting emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies/co-regulation Ability to resolve conflicts by restorative practice Positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach Experience of working with young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties Or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication Experience with CSE (Child sexual exploitation), CCE (Child Criminal Exploitation), Gang affiliation, County Lines Mentoring/teaching background Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Experience of working with disengaged students is essential What you can expect as Therapeutic Support Worker: Therapeutic Support Worker - Needs in Chelmsford Excellent experience and training for aspiring Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, SEND Teachers, and Social Workers Opportunity to make a huge social impact Extensive training on offer! 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, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to us! 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.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Psychology and/or Social Science Graduates Specialist Setting School-Based January 2025 A prominent special school in Chelmsford is searching for Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants to work with pupils with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties. Offering multiple development and progression pathways from teacher training and behaviour and communication specialism training, this school is searching for those looking to take their next step in SEN and provide the highest quality learning support to children and young people with SEND. The ideal Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant may be/have… Experience working with children and young adults with autism and severe learning difficulties. Open and inclusive attitude. Engaging and creative personality. Dedication to working with individuals with Special Educational Needs. Ambitious and hardworking. A degree in psychology/social science Why search with Parker Smith Inclusion? Confidential and transparent advice on your current job search. Ethical agency preferred by specialist settings. 250+ 5* Reviews Access to ‘hidden’ vacancies that are yet to be directly advertised. Support throughout the entire application and interview process. Ability to submit multiple applications at once. Access to experienced knowledge and advice of the SEN education industry and how best to crack your interview and land your dream role in SEN! An opportunity to analyse the mind and develop a greater understanding of special educational needs, this role would be well suited to a psychology graduate looking to pursue a career in clinical, educational or child psychology. Ready to be a part of something big? P.S. Click Apply!

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!

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!