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ARP Teacher - Speech & Language provision within a mainstream setting Ealing, North West London September 2025 Long-term - Temporary to Permanent £200 - £240 Per day PAYE Speech & Language Provision Mainstream primary school - EYFS, KS1, KS2 Are you a Mainstream Primary School Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity? Maybe you are looking to make the transition into SEND teaching? Do you have a strong background in supporting children with SLCN (Speech & Language Communication Needs)? The role I am seeking a strong teacher to teach a class in an ARP of a mainstream primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a good background in SEN to showcase their skills and teach a class of 6-8 pupils. All children in the class have SLCN and require patience and nurturing to help to educate. Some pupils in the class are nonverbal, so it is essential that the Teacher understands why different communication methods are necessary and can implement some, such as PECs, core boards and Makaton. Due to children’s needs, sometimes they can present with challenging behaviour. Therefore, it is important that the successful Teacher has a strong background in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques. There are 3 members of support staff assigned to this class, so there is lots of help to help manage this. It is also important that the successful Teacher has experience in planning and assessing children with additional needs so that areas of improvement can be highlighted, which as a result, will allow the children to achieve the best that they can. Teacher Requirements Able to deliver core subjects and adapt their teaching methods to suit each pupil Experience in 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 communication methods such as PEC’s and Core Boards Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students A strong interest in SLCN and open to receiving additional training lead by the schools amazing Speech and Language Therapist Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our teaching 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.

Primary School Behaviour Mentor North West London, Hillingdon £90 to £100 a Day (PAYE) Monday to Friday 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.

Pastoral Support Officer Hackney Full Time - Long term Are you passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health needs? We are working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in Central London that caters for students from primary to year 11 across two sites,. The school provides short- and long-term placements for young people unable to attend mainstream education due to behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as additional diagnoses such as ASC and ADHD. They are seeking an experienced Pastoral Support Mentor to join their team, delivering 1:1 and small group mentoring interventions to students in Key Stage 3. The ideal candidates will already have experience mentoring and supporting young people with behavioural, social and emotional needs. Key Responsibilities: Deliver targeted intervention and mentoring sessions to support emotional well-being and behaviour. Build positive relationships to help students develop resilience and coping strategies. Work with staff and external agencies to create personalised support plans. Monitor progress and encourage engagement in learning. Requirements: Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or in a PRU/SEN setting. Previous experience mentoring students and delivering interventions Strong communication and behaviour management skills. Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches. Why Join Us? Supportive team and ongoing training opportunities. The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives Opportunities for the role to go permanent 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 katie@psinclusion.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you. Parker Smith Inclusion work with a large number of SEND schools and are therefore often recruiting for roles in special education. If this role is not quite right for you, please get in touch and we can spend time getting to know exactly how we can best support you in securing the right role for your SEND skills and experience.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference! 📍 Essex 💰 Earn up to £500 per week (PAYE – no hidden umbrella costs!) 📅 Immediate & September Start Dates Available Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to kickstart your career? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) while working towards a career in teaching, clinical psychology, child psychology, social work, or pastoral care? If so, this role is the perfect first step! At Parker Smith Inclusion, we partner with a wide range of schools – from SEND schools and mainstream settings to Alternative Provisions (APs) and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). There is a growing demand for enthusiastic, compassionate graduates like you to make a real impact on young lives. 🌟 What’s in it for you? ✅ First-hand experience with children and young people with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, ODD, and complex learning needs. ✅ PS Inclusion's SEND Training Hub – Gain valuable skills in behaviour management, autism awareness, and mental health through our online SEND training hub. ✅ Career progression – Many of our graduates go on to teacher training, educational psychology, social work, or therapy-based careers. ✅ Make a real impact – Support children in overcoming barriers to learning, building their confidence and future prospects. 🎯 Why Parker Smith Inclusion? 🔹 Specialist SEND recruitment agency – Over 300 FIVE-STAR Google reviews! 🔹 Personalised job matching – We connect you with schools that fit your skills & aspirations. 🔹 Ethical approach – PAYE only (no hidden deductions from umbrella companies). 🔹 Long-term & permanent roles – No short-term supply placements, just real career-building opportunities! 🔹 CV support & expert career guidance – Helping you stand out in the education sector. 🔹 Exclusive roles – Many schools work only with Parker Smith Inclusion. 📢 Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey in SEND education and transform young lives – including your own! 🚀 Visit our jobs page, call us on 0203 011 4848, or click APPLY NOW to find out more!

PMLD Specialist Class Teacher – East London September 25 PMLD Specialist Setting East London We are looking for Specialist SEND Teachers for a variety of SEN specialist settings to teach Pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and who have complex learning needs. In addition to very severe learning difficulties, pupils can have other significant difficulties, such as physical disabilities, sensory impairment, or a severe medical condition. The successful PMLD Class Teacher will have experience of teaching pupils with special educational needs particularly with Complex Needs and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). What we are looking for: PMLD Class Teachers for specialist SEND schools and settings Experience teaching SEND pupils with Complex Needs and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) Individuals who are committed to making a significant and positive impact on the lives of their students and who are driven to further improving standards across schools impacting the success of the students. Teaching and providing interactive and multi-sensory lessons as well as working closely with the multidisciplinary team and other staff Experience of working in a special educational needs school is not essential. We have excellent opportunities for Teachers to extend their continuous professional development and develop skills in special education. What you can expect from these roles: To work collaboratively with all departments to deliver innovative curriculum designed to motivate and stretch students to achieve their best possible learning outcomes. To teach in specialist settings using a nurturing, holistic and child centred approach. Pupils require a high level of adult support, they are likely to need high levels of sensory stimulation. Students will have a broad and balanced curriculum suited to their individual needs and how they learn. To teach in specialist schools with excellent staffing ratios, small class sizes and a highly personalised approach to learning PMLD Class 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 pupils with Complex Needs and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Ready to be a part of something big? P.S. Click Apply!

Autism Teaching Assistant September 25 Newham, East London Special School Primary and Secondary I am currently recruiting for the autism provision of a special needs school in East London, offering two different teacher training streams and pathways to specialise in an aspect of SEN, for example behaviour or communication. The ideal Autism Teaching Assistant may be... A graduate in psychology, social or health sciences looking for a unique and interesting role working with students with special educational needs. Engaging and creative in your methods to work with children and support their learning. Ambitious and hardworking, open to progression and stepping up when necessary to support students. Passionate about a career working with children and young people with special educational needs. Benefits Career progression opportunities – teacher training or behaviour/communication specialist pathways Specialist support and interaction with external agencies (therapists, educational psychologists) Supportive and inclusive environment – commitment to respecting all identities and cultures Varied and exciting working environment where every day is different Ready to be a part of something big? P.S. Click Apply!

SEMH Outreach Mentor September PAYE payments Therapeutic SEMH Setting 1:1 in the community Parker Smith Inclusion is actively recruiting for several SEMH Outreach Mentors to support young people facing barriers to mainstream learning. The role of a SEMH Outreach Mentor is to support hard to reach young people with a range of special education needs including SEMH, ACE, ASD and Sensory and communication difficulties. The position involves working 1:1 or with small groups of students in the community who are accessing individualised learning pathways. Applicants for this role MUST have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with social emotional and mental health needs. The position is fulltime, with a full training day included every Friday. Why work 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! Ready to be a part of something big? P.S. Click Apply!

Primary SEND Teacher SLD/PMLD – September – MPS/UPS + SEN point - PAYE only East London Are you a specialist SEN Teacher seeking an exciting opportunity teaching a KS1/KS2 group in a SEND school setting? Do you want to work in a new and expanding purpose built SEND school who offer extensive CPD and who take staff wellbeing very seriously? About the SEND Teacher role The successful SEN Teacher will prepare, plan and deliver lessons to a small group of Yr1 and Yr2 pupils who are pre verbal with SLD and PMLD needs. The group are focused on sensory learning - colours music etc. The ideal SEND Teacher The ideal SEN Teacher will be driven to succeed and teach children with special educational needs. SEND school experience is desirable but equally a strong EYFS teacher would be able to take their first steps into a SEND school due to the experienced support staff and supportive teaching and leadership team. The wonderful SEND school Well resourced primary SEND school Potential for temp to perm depending on sept numbers Excellent facilities including hydrotherapy pool High staff retention Developing integrated therapeutic educational model If you want to work in an authentic, child centred, stable professional working environment that promotes high standards for our pupils and places a very high importance on staff wellbeing, then please apply today to Sophie Kelly at Parker Smith Inclusion – elise.harnwell@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.