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We at Parker Smith Inclusion are excited to be working with an outstanding school in Southend, 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 behavioural 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: Southend 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!

Are you passionate about supporting students with diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? We are currently seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) to join our school's provision. Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant Location: Southend Type: Temporary to Permanent Salary: PAYE £85 - £110 per day Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (30 minutes unpaid lunch break) Availability: Full-time, 5 days a week, term time only About Us: Our school's provision is dedicated to providing inclusive education and support for students with a range of special educational needs. We believe in creating a nurturing and empowering environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential. Responsibilities: Provide support to students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, either on a 1:1 basis or in group/classroom settings. Assist in the implementation of individualized education plans and behaviour management strategies. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement and achievement. Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to meet the diverse needs of students. Requirements: Personal and/or professional experience working with students with SEN, particularly ASD, ADHD, and SEMH. Ability to adapt support strategies to meet the individual needs of students. Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills. Commitment to promoting inclusion and facilitating the academic and social development of students. Benefits: Competitive daily rate based on experience and qualifications. Opportunity for a permanent position based on performance and fit. Term-time hours provide a healthy work-life balance. Chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEN. If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to supporting students with diverse needs, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of students at our school's provision. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated SEN LSA to our team!

Parker Smith Inclusion is partnering with a school to find a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join our team. This role involves working in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and supporting students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and challenging behaviour. We are looking for individuals who have a firm approach but understand the importance of boundaries. Key Responsibilities: Provide consistent and firm support to students with special educational needs (SEN). Implement behaviour management strategies to create a positive learning environment. Build strong, supportive relationships with students to encourage their academic and personal growth. Collaborate with teachers and other staff to develop and deliver individualised support plans. Requirements: Experience in supporting students with SEN and challenging behaviour. A firm yet compassionate approach to behaviour management. Ability to establish and maintain clear boundaries. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to working term time only, with the potential for a temp-to-perm transition. Pay Range: £90 per day If you are passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a supportive and dynamic working environment with Parker Smith Inclusion. Start your rewarding career as a Behaviour Mentor today!

Parker Smith Inclusion is working in partnership with a highly regarded children’s residential care home in Witham, seeking an experienced Residential Children’s Home Manager to lead their team. This is a rewarding role where you will make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Role Overview As the Residential Children’s Home Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall operation and management of the home. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a team of dedicated staff to support children in a safe, nurturing environment. Key Duties Managing the daily operations of the home, adhering to Ofsted and legislative requirements. Creating and implementing bespoke care plans tailored to each child’s needs. Providing leadership and support to Deputy Managers, Seniors, and Support Workers. Ensuring the safeguarding and well-being of all children in your care. Managing budgets and fostering relationships with external agencies. Promoting educational, personal, and emotional development for children and young people. What We’re Looking For Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or a commitment to achieve it). At least 5 years’ experience working with children in a residential care setting, with a minimum of 1 year as a registered manager. Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and Ofsted frameworks. Proven leadership skills with experience in managing teams. Passionate about making a difference and delivering outstanding care. What’s on Offer Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per year (dependent on experience). Full-time position with 28 days of annual leave. The opportunity to lead a skilled team and make a tangible difference in children’s lives. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are passionate about leading a team to deliver exceptional care and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a compassionate organisation committed to empowering children and young people to achieve their full potential.

Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant - Secondary ASD School Location: Chelmsford Experience: Beneficial but not essential Pay rate: £90 - £100 per day PAYE Contract: Temp - perm SEN Learning Support Assistant Role Parker Smith Inclusion are looking for passionate, dedicated, and reliable Learning Support Assistants to join our team and work in a secondary Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Chelmsford. This is an exciting role to help support transformational change at an incredibly rewarding level with children of all ages. Requirements: To be successful in this role, you must have positive and engaging approach which is focused on being a highly motivated. Experience in the SEND sector is beneficial but not essential. The most important thing is being willing to learn, having a natural understanding of individual needs and a genuine passion to help children with needs grow their learning and support their development. If you want a career with purpose, this is your chance! The successful applicant will hold responsibility for understanding and following care plans, attending and participating in reviews, liaising with parents and/or carers, contributing to multi-disciplinary teams as required, and report writing as necessary. Benefits: This career provides invaluable job satisfaction and is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the children and young people and the wider school community, as well as career progression potential. Interested? If you would like to join our team of dedicated, committed, and enthusiastic SEN professionals, then please apply by responding 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 if you have any questions about your career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All candidates must be willing to undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will support you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion

SEMH Learning Support Assistant £85-110 Per Day PAYE Location-Harlow Essex Are you an empathetic person who Is passionate about SEND? Would you like to make a difference every day to children’s lives? Do you thrive by being challenged? I am working with a wonderful SEND school that are looking for a SEMH Learning Support Assistant, their focus is on nurturing their children to help them become confident adults. This school has big plans for growth in the next few years and it would be an amazing opportunity to grow with them. They have a small community of students and staff which feels like a real family environment. This setting is part of a highly respected, Multi Academy Trust rated Outstanding by Ofsted, their ethos is every young person should have the opportunity to the best possible chance at an education. What they are looking for in a SEMH Teaching Assistant- Experience of working with young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Resilience and able to work well in challenging situations If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert or by emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk

SEND Science Teacher SEND School Redbridge January 2025 Are you looking for a fulfilling role teaching children and young people with additional needs? Are you a Science teacher with SEND school experience or a teacher looking to transition into a SEND setting We seek to appoint an ambitious SEND Science Teacher to work within a brand-new specialist SEND Primary and Secondary school in Redbridge. The school is a SEMH school for young people aged 7-16 who have a variety of needs, and all have an Education and Health Care Plan to support the delivery of meeting their needs. The class sizes are very small and focus on the individual needs of students who have often experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. The SEND Science Teacher must be committed to improving the life chances of the children by allowing each child to leave the school with a successful transition to adulthood. We are looking for a SEND Science Teacher who can: Work alongside other Senior Leaders on developing the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning to ensure each child realises their potential. Monitor pupil progress to ensure successful outcomes. Be the senior leader with specific responsibility for behaviour and personal development. Be a positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach. Ensuring a creative and rich curriculum both within and outside the classroom. Interested in hearing more about SEND Science Teacher opportunities. If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by the response to this advert! If you are not contacted within five working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in 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.

Science Teacher – Permanent Role – SEMH School in Essex Do you have a passion for teaching students with Special Educational Needs, inclusive of SEMH and ASC? Are you gifted in keeping disengaged students interested during study and enjoy making a real difference to the lives of young people? Do you want to work in a school currently being renovated to a high standard? We are hiring a Science Teacher in the Redbridge area for a PERMANENT contract starting in January 2025 Non-exhaustive list as a Science Teacher Deliver the curriculum to all students, adjusting the material should it be necessary to suit specific needs. Responsibility of creating and preparing lessons. You will be accountable for the attainment and progress of pupil progress. Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment, keeping the school’s core value of mutual respect at the forefront. Essential Criteria for Science Teacher Previous experience of working with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies. It is compulsory you hold (or have in process) valid QTS/QTLS. Qualification to the equivalent of degree level in a specialist subject or a related subject You enjoy using a therapeutic approach to teaching. Experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication teaching background. What you can expect back from this specific Science Teacher role A permanent, full-time contract. A competitive salary of £30,000-£50000 per annum, dependent on experience. Work in a therapeutic setting with a likeminded team, equally dedicated to the educational and personal development of the students. Excellent experience for career development – Continuous opportunities for job advancement and training. Standard ICT competence. Interested in hearing more about Science Teacher roles ? If you want to hear more about our Science Teacher role, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! or emailing 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.