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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!

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!

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

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 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 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**

SEMH Teacher Epping Forest MPS/UPS - Outer London Permanent Contract Are you an experienced and Teacher looking for a new challenge or career progression? Is the opportunity to make a genuine social impact what you have been waiting for? I am interested in speaking to teachers across London who have a passion for working with vulnerable children with highly complex SEMH needs/disorders and ASD. This is a permanent position to start immediately you will be joining a vibrant and welcoming staff team. About the role of SEMH Teacher: As a SEMH Teacher based in this highly complex setting, you will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging lessons for small groups of 4 to 8 children. Working as a SEMH Teacher requires a holistic approach, focusing on the whole child, academic development is only possible when you address the primary need first. You will work with the school's multidisciplinary therapy team, helping students find ways to do the things they need and want to do. This opportunity will suit a teacher who has a passion and natural ability to engage hard to reach pupils and those with strong classroom presence. You will engage the children and young people within the school in innovative, therapeutic, and meaningful activities, supporting them in learning to help them reach their full potential. The school values pupil progress and it is a positive and safe learning environment where staff moral is high. Requirements for SEMH Teacher: To work as a SEMH Teacher, you will ideally hold QTS or QTLS and have relevant experience as a Teacher. Solid experience working with highly vulnerable children, pupils at risk of exploitation, gang-related issues, violent and aggressive behaviour, substance misuse, school phobic, highly disengaged pupils and anxiety disorders is beneficial but we want to hear from ALL teachers. If you are interested in a teaching approach that is holistic and therapeutic but don’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

Epping Forest, Essex January 2025 Long term/ Permanent Have you taught in Mainstream for your whole career and want to transition into teaching students with SEN? Do you have the passion and resilience to teach students with SEMH needs? We here at Parker Smith are working with an exceptional specialist setting who are seeking staff ready for January 2025, It is an exciting opportunity to embark on a journey with a school catering to students from KS1 to KS2, all with SEMH needs. Their purpose-built facility is designed to nurture growth and development. With dedicated classrooms for vocational subjects, they are committed to providing a holistic education experience. 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. 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. 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 you 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 you 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. 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 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