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Specialist Teaching Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day Location: Hackney Salary: £90 - £100 depending on experience (PAYE) Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2025 Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Our fantastic, specialist provision in Hackney are seeking enthusiastic and committed Specialist Teaching Assistants to join our outstanding team. About Our School: This is an Ofsted-rated Good MS Primary with a EYFS and SEN Provision on site, catering for pupils aged 4-13 with Severe Learning Difficulties, SLCN, Autism, ADHD and a range of associated learning needs. They are provide a warm, supportive atmosphere and commitment to helping every pupil thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. Their staff are at the heart of everything they do, and value creativity, empathy, and resilience in helping pupils achieve their fullest potential. About the Role: As an specialist teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a variety of complex needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and sensory processing challenges. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to create a safe, engaging, and meaningful learning experience for every child. Key Responsibilities: Support pupils in the classroom with learning, communication, personal care, and sensory regulation Work in small groups to reinforce learning and encourage independence Help implement individual education and behaviour plans under the guidance of teaching staff Build trusting relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues Contribute to the positive, inclusive ethos of the school What We’re Looking For: A genuine passion for working with children and young people with SEN Experience supporting individuals with pre-verbal, non-verbal or autism needs. A calm, patient, and positive attitude with excellent teamwork skills Willingness to learn new strategies and approaches – full training provided A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils What We Offer: A supportive and welcoming team in an Outstanding-rated school Ongoing training in autism, sensory needs, communication strategies (e.g. PECS, Makaton), and more Opportunities for career progression Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes A purpose-built school with excellent facilities, including sensory rooms and outdoor learning spaces Be part of something meaningful. Join us in creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child is supported to shine. To apply, please submit an application or call Elise Harnwell on 0203 111 4848 Trials: ASAP We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Location: Barking and Dagenham Pay: £85–£100 per day (PAYE) Contract: Full-time, term-time | Long-term role “Not all classrooms speak in words — some speak in stillness, gestures, and trust.” In a specialist school in Barking and Dagenham, there’s a space where education is about far more than lessons. It’s about creating connection, consistency, and comfort for pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) — many of whom are non-verbal, have complex medical needs, and communicate in deeply individual ways. Here, learning is quiet and sensory-led. You’ll support students by tuning in to what’s unspoken — a flicker of the eyes, a small gesture, a sound — and responding with presence and care. It’s not about rushing or reacting, but about being a steady, trusted guide in a world that can often feel overwhelming. What You’ll Be Doing: Supporting students 1:1 or in small groups alongside a collaborative, compassionate team. Facilitating sensory learning and therapeutic activities tailored to each individual. Using tools like eye gaze, PECS, switches, and visual timetables to aid communication. Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and hoisting (training provided). Helping students feel emotionally and physically safe through calm, consistent support. Who This Role Is For: No formal experience required — just emotional maturity, empathy, and a willingness to learn. Especially suitable for those with backgrounds in care, support work, youth work, or SEND (though not essential). Ideal for people who are calm, observant, nurturing, and committed to making a difference. Reflective individuals who value teamwork and want to grow in a supportive environment. What You’ll Find at This School: A school that values its staff just as much as its students. With thoughtful leadership, strong team culture, and ongoing professional development, you’ll never be left to figure things out alone — you’ll be guided, heard, and supported. Why Join Through Parker Smith Inclusion? We specialise in SEND roles and pride ourselves on honest, thoughtful, and values-driven recruitment. PAYE only – no umbrella companies, no hidden fees Tailored, long-term placements with ongoing support A trusted, five-star rated team that truly understands SEND settings Focused on wellbeing, fit, and long-term satisfaction — not just filling roles Interested in learning more? Send your CV to Elisha at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk to explore whether this could be the right next step for you. Sometimes the most meaningful impact happens in the quietest classrooms. If that resonates with you — we’d love to hear from you.

PMLD Teaching Assistant Barking and Dagenham £85–£100 per day PAYE Full-time (term time) | Long-term opportunity “Connection is built in the quiet moments.” In a calm, welcoming specialist school nestled in the heart of Barking and Dagenham, there's a classroom where learning looks a little different — quieter, slower, but no less profound. The pupils here live with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Many are non-verbal, use wheelchairs, and have complex sensory and medical needs. Communication happens through subtle cues — an eye flicker, a smile, a sound — and you’ll learn to listen with more than your ears. This isn’t a noisy, fast-paced setting. It’s one where patience, presence, and emotional attunement are everything. You’ll work closely with experienced teachers, therapists, and carers, supporting students 1:1 or in small groups. Together, you’ll deliver sensory-based, relationship-focused learning that values safety, trust, and emotional connection above all else. What you'll be doing: Supporting pupils with bespoke learning and care plans. Using tools like PECS, visual timetables, sensory activities, and communication aids. Assisting with personal care (toileting, feeding, hoisting — full training provided). Helping students feel safe, seen, and supported through consistent, calm care. Becoming a trusted presence in a child’s world that can often feel overwhelming. What we’re looking for: Emotional resilience, kindness, and a genuine willingness to learn. No experience needed — but any background in care, support work, or SEND is a big plus. A team player with a calm presence and open heart. You’ll be joining a school that invests in its people — where development and reflection are part of the culture, and where staff feel truly valued. If you're looking for a role where your presence can make a quiet but lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, send your CV to Elisha at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk

Family Liaison Officer Hackney Pupil Referral Unit September 2025 Are you passionate about building strong partnerships between school and home to support vulnerable young people? We are working with a Pupil Referral Unit based in central London who are seeking a Family Liaison Officer to join them in September. The PRU supports students who have been unable to thrive in mainstream education due to a range of social, emotional, behavioural, or personal challenges. They provide a nurturing and structured environment where young people can rebuild their confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve qualifications that open doors to their future. About the role: As Family Liaison Officer, you will be the vital link between families, students, and school staff. You will work closely with parents and carers to help with positive relationships, improve students' attendance, and support students’ emotional and social wellbeing. Your role will be key in removing barriers to learning and ensuring families feel supported and engaged throughout their child’s educational journey. Key responsibilities for the role; Building trusting and effective relationships with families and carers. Supporting families to engage with school processes and services. Working alongside teaching staff and external agencies to coordinate support plans. Helping to improve student attendance and punctuality through positive interventions. Providing advice, guidance, and practical support to families facing challenges. Facilitating workshops, meetings, and home visits as appropriate. Requirements for the role; Experience working with families, ideally in an educational or community setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Empathy, patience, and resilience. Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols. Understanding of the challenges faced by children and families in diverse urban communities. 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.

Food Technology Teacher PRU Hackney Pupil Referral Unit September 2025 Are you a passionate Food Technology teacher looking to make a real difference? We are working with a Pupil Referral Unit that supports students who have been unable to thrive in mainstream education due to a range of social, emotional, behavioural, or personal challenges. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where young people can rebuild their confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve qualifications that open doors to their future. We are seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to deliver engaging, practical, and academic Food Tech lessons up to GCSE level. About the role: Deliver engaging, practical, and theory-based Food Technology lessons to students with diverse needs. Support and motivate learners who may have faced challenges in mainstream education. Prepare students for GCSE assessments, tailoring lessons to individual abilities. Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity and confidence. Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support student progress and wellbeing. What the school offers; Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching Food Technology up to GCSE level. Passionate about delivering practical, hands-on learning experiences. Skilled at adapting teaching approaches to meet the needs of vulnerable or disengaged learners. Strong classroom management and communication skills. Committed to helping every student achieve their potential. If this role or any SEND teaching roles in September are what you are looking for, please apply to this job or call Katie at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848.

SEN Teacher Enfield Specialist SEMH & ASC School September 2025 MPS + SEN Allowance Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs? We are working with an SEMH and ASC specialist school seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Teacher to join our SEMH provision. This role is unique in that while the provision is based within a secondary school environment, you will be working primarily with children at the primary level. About the role: Deliver high-quality, personalised teaching to pupils with SEMH needs in the primary key stages. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to create supportive learning environments. Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs and promote emotional well-being. Support pupils in developing resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. Engage with families and carers as part of a holistic approach to pupil development. The requirements for the role: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience working in SEMH and/or ASC settings. Understanding of the complex needs of children with SEMH. Patient, flexible, and creative with a passion for specialist education. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development and inclusion. What the school offers: Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive school community. Access to specialist training and career development opportunities. Make a meaningful impact on vulnerable children’s lives every day. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and support children to thrive in their learning and development, we want to hear from you! Please contact Katie at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848, email at Katie@psincluion.co.uk

Teacher – SEMH Provision Enfield Specialist SEMH & ASC School September 2025 MPS + SEN Allowance Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs? We are working with an SEMH and ASC specialist school seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Teacher to join our SEMH provision. This role is unique in that while the provision is based within a secondary school environment, you will be working primarily with children at the primary level. About the role: Deliver high-quality, personalised teaching to pupils with SEMH needs in the primary key stages. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to create supportive learning environments. Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs and promote emotional well-being. Support pupils in developing resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. Engage with families and carers as part of a holistic approach to pupil development. The requirements for the role: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience working in SEMH and/or ASC settings. Understanding of the complex needs of children with SEMH. Patient, flexible, and creative with a passion for specialist education. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development and inclusion. What the school offers: Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive school community. Access to specialist training and career development opportunities. Make a meaningful impact on vulnerable children’s lives every day. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and support children to thrive in their learning and development, we want to hear from you! Please contact Katie at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848, email at Katie@psincluion.co.uk

PMLD Teaching Assistant East London £85–£100 per day PAYE | Full-time (term time) | Long-term opportunity “The smallest interactions can carry the most meaning.” In this warm, inclusive specialist school tucked away in East London, there’s a classroom where noise levels are low but connection runs deep. The children you’ll support are all living with profound and multiple learning disabilities — many are non-verbal, use wheelchairs, and have significant sensory and medical needs. Some might communicate through eye gaze, others with facial expressions or gentle movements. It’s not the kind of classroom where you’ll be shouting over the noise — it’s one where you’ll learn to speak a new language: the language of presence, patience, and perceptiveness. You’ll work 1:1 or in small groups, supporting a team of experienced SEN professionals — including teachers, therapists, and specialist carers - to deliver meaningful, sensory-based learning that prioritises connection and comfort over academic outcomes. What you'll be doing: Supporting pupils with highly individual learning and care plans. Using tools like PECS, sensory play, switches, and visual timetables. Assisting with personal care (toileting, feeding, hoisting — training provided). Helping students regulate and feel safe through calm, responsive support. Being a consistent, trusted presence in a world that may feel overwhelming for them. What we're looking for: Someone with emotional maturity, compassion, and a real willingness to learn. No prior experience required, but any background in care, support work, or SEND is hugely valued. You’ll be joining a school where staff are nurtured, not just trained. Where you’ll be supported to grow, reflect, and work as part of a team that shares your values. If you're someone who wants to do meaningful work, the kind that stays with you, this is it. Email your CV to Elisha at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk to apply.