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SEN Teaching Assistants Do you have experience supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have experience working with pupils who have an EHCP that require 1:1 learning support? 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 seeking engaging and passionate SEN Teaching Assistants who want to provide meaningful and essential support to vulnerable children who require it most! The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex behaviour challenges and ASC. Home schooling will have been incredibly tough for some of these students without dedicated 1:1 support and they really need you now more than ever! SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements ● Experience of working with children/young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties, speech and communication difficulties or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, mental health issues ● Learning Support / Teaching Assistant experience ● Ability to be nurturing and caring. ● Proactive, flexible and willing approach ● Ability to build rapport with disengaged students ● Patience and understanding of the difficulties surrounding children’s return to school What you can expect as an SEN Teaching Assistant ● Excellent experience and training for aspiring Teachers, Pastoral workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, and Social Workers ●The opportunity to make a change a child/young person’s life and impact their learning and ongoing personal development ● The chance to work with likeminded, caring and experienced colleagues in a variety of 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, 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. 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.

LOCATION: Harlow START DATE: Immediate start! CONTRACT TYPE: Long term PAY: £85 - £95 per day PAYE Do you have a passion for working with children with special educational needs? Are you kind, compassionate, and have a great desire to learn? Do you want to work in a special needs school? The role I am looking for inspirational Teaching Assistants with a love and passion for working with children with special educational needs. Working with children with SEN is the most rewarding career, with a guarantee that no two days are ever the same! This is a special needs school, and as such, the school have adopted a creative approach, with lots of play based activities, to stimulate learning and ensure all children have the ability to break down barriers to their education. Lessons are constructed based on a variety of topics; Some children have a main focus on functional communication and independence skills, whilst others strive to ensure the highest academic qualifications to allow them to access mainstream courses at college You’re role, an SEN Teaching Assistant, is to support learners both inside and outside of the classroom. You should be encouraging, inspiring and an all round positive role model! Working in SEN can bring with it some challenging behaviour, therefore, it is important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is resilient and understanding as to why these challenges may occur. It is also important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is comfortable with personal care. Some students will require assistance with toileting and changing. The Ideal candidate will be… Compassionate Passionate about SEN Someone looking to start their career working with children with complex needs Someone with care experience Previous experience working with children A bubbly personality Willing to learn What’s in it for you? · The opportunity to work in a fantastic, friendly school · A supportive network of staff · The opportunity to work in a specialist school · PAYE payments only! Why work for Parker Smith? · We are specialists in what we do! · We have a passion for working honestly and with integrity · Our ‘people before profit’ ethos means we put our candidate’s needs first · PAYE payments · A genuine passion to help people reach their potential in their SEND career 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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives? Parker Smith Inclusion is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within a specialised SEMH school. This is a unique opportunity to support children in KS1 and KS2, working closely with small class sizes of just 6-8 students, where you can truly make an impact. What We Offer: Competitive Pay: £90 - £120 per day, depending on experience. Personalised Support: Work 1:1 and lead small group activities to nurture and empower students. Dynamic Role: Be actively involved in engaging school activities and exciting trips. Collaborative Trust: Join a forward-thinking trust with a big vision for its students and schools, fostering teamwork and growth. What We're Looking For: A compassionate and proactive individual ready to inspire and support students with SEMH needs. Someone who thrives in a nurturing environment, delivering focused attention in a small-class setting. Experience in a similar role is a plus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important! If you're ready to be part of a supportive, innovative team making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now and take the next step in your career with Parker Smith Inclusion.

LOCATION: Chelmsford START DATE: April 2025 CONTRACT TYPE: Long term PAY: £85-100 Per day Do you have a passion for working with children? Are you looking for a new role to start April 2025? Do you have what it takes to be a great SEN Teaching Assistant? The role I am looking for a Teaching Assistant seeking a new opportunity to work in a fantastic primary school based in Chelmsford. This school really believes that every young person in the school is part of something inspirational. They really are proud of the achievements of every single pupil and pride themselves as a centre of excellence. The Teaching Assistant role focuses on children in the classroom with special educational needs. This would include working in small groups. Other duties will include assisting with the planning of activities, monitoring pupils’ progress, intervening when necessary, providing relevant feedback to the classroom teacher, and performing general Teaching Assistant duties. The ideal candidate The successful Teaching Assistant for this role must have a genuine passion for working with young, vulnerable people. You should be empathetic, kind and keen to learn! If you have previous experience working with SEN, this would be highly beneficial! The Teaching Assistant should be a positive role model and spread positivity! Having the ability to build a good rapport both with young people and the classroom teacher would be most beneficial as good relationships are key to succeed as a Teaching Assistant. What’s in it for you? · The opportunity to work in a fantastic, friendly school · A supportive network of staff · The opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive school · PAYE payments only! Why work for Parker Smith? · We are specialists in what we do! · We have a passion for working honestly and with integrity · Our ‘people before profit’ ethos means we put our candidate’s needs first · PAYE payments · A genuine passion to help people reach their potential in their SEND career 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.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs Harlow £85 to £95 PAYE Monday to Friday 08:30 to 15:30 Looking to make an impact on Childrens' lives as an SEN Teaching Assistant Complex Needs? We are looking for a kind and nurturing person to work as SEN Teaching Assistant in an Ofsted outstanding specialist school known for its lovely staff, lovely facilities, and great students. This is a great opportunity for those with experience in SEN to further their careers working with children aged 11 to 19 with autism and additional complex needs. With this role experience from a care, support or educational SEN background will be taken into consideration as well as those with personal experience. What we are looking for in an SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs: A kind and nurturing personality Previous personal or professional experience with SEN Previous experience in a Care or Educational Role Interested in hearing more about opportunities like this SEN School Teaching Assistant Complex Needs? 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. 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.

LOCATION: Southend START DATE: Immediate start! CONTRACT TYPE: Long term PAY: £85 - £90 per day Do you have a passion for working with children with special educational needs? Are you kind, compassionate, and have a great desire to learn? Do you enjoy supporting young people with complex needs? The role I am looking for inspirational Teaching Assistants with a love and passion for working with children with complex special educational needs. Working with children with SEN is the most rewarding career, with a guarantee that no two days are ever the same! This school has the most friendly and welcoming atmosphere; they really do care for all of their staff, and there’s a fantastic sense of community. The role of an SEN Teaching Assistant is to support learners both inside and outside of the classroom. You should be encouraging, inspiring and an all round positive role model. Working in SEN can bring with it some challenging behaviour, therefore, it is important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is resilient and understanding as to why these challenges may occur. It is also important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is comfortable with personal care. Some students will require assistance with toileting and changing. The Ideal candidate will be… Compassionate Passionate about SEN Someone looking to start their career working with children with complex needs Someone with care experience Previous experience working with children A bubbly personality Willing to learn What’s in it for you? · The opportunity to work in a fantastic, friendly school · A supportive network of staff · The opportunity to work in a specialist school · PAYE payments only! Why work for Parker Smith? · We are specialists in what we do! · We have a passion for working honestly and with integrity · Our ‘people before profit’ ethos means we put our candidate’s needs first · PAYE payments · A genuine passion to help people reach their potential in their SEND career 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.

SEN Teaching Assistant Temp to perm PAYE Harlow We are working closely with a beautiful SEN school in the vibrant Harlow. We are looking for passionate individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our students aged 11-19 with Autism/ASC, complex needs, severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and medical needs. Some students have limited mobility and use wheelchairs, so experience supporting students with physical disabilities is highly desirable. At this school, you will be part of a very creative and safe learning environment where the school prioritises the well-being of their staff. You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional care and education to students. As a SSSA, you will play a vital role in supporting students' individual needs, including academic, social, emotional, and physical development. SEN Teaching Assistant main responsibilities: Providing support to students with Autism/ASC, complex needs, severe learning difficulties, profound multiple learning difficulties, and medical needs, in their academic and personal development Assisting students with limited mobility, including those who use wheelchairs, in accessing the school environment and participating in classroom activities Collaborating with teachers and other staff to create a safe and inclusive learning environment Implementing personalised curriculum and behaviour management strategies for students Supporting students in developing their communication, social, and life skills Assisting with personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and medication administration as required Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant: Ideally have experience working with children and young people with Autism/ASC and complex needs, preferably in an educational or care setting Ideally have knowledge and experience in supporting students with physical disabilities and mobility issues, including wheelchair users May have worked as a care worker or care assistant May have relevant qualifications and/or degrees such as Health and Social Care, Psychology, Criminology, or Nursing Aspiring educational psychologists, therapists, or educators Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and parents Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude toward supporting students with diverse needs This is a PERMANENT position starting in September. The school offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The school is committed to the professional development of its staff and provides ongoing training and support to ensure your success in the role. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with SEN and want to work in a supportive and caring environment, we would love to hear from you! Join us and be part of a rewarding journey in shaping the students' lives. Apply now! What will the school expect from you? A serious hunger to build a career around SEN Someone who will go above and beyond to care for SEN children A staff member who excels at building solid relationships with other workforce and students A nurturing yet resilient character To find out more, apply today!

SEMH Teacher Full-Time Temp to Perm Role Chelmsford Pay: MPS/UPS April 2025 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 Chelmsford whose core values include encouraging their pupils to be confident. They are now seeking a SEMH Teacher to join their wonderful team as a SEMH 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!