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SEMH Nurture Teacher
Richmond
South West London
£140 - £250 PAYE, in line with MPS1-MPS6 Outer London
Nurture Teacher – Specialist SEMH School – Richmond
Location: Richmond, London (Outer London Pay Scale)
Start Date: September 2025
Full-time | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Long-term to Permanent Opportunity
PAYE Daily Rate | MPS Outer London (£140 PAYE - £250 PAYE per day)
Experienced Unqualified Teachers Welcome
A welcoming and expanding specialist SEMH school in Richmond is looking for a dedicated and resilient Nurture Teacher to join their team in September. If you are passionate about inclusive education and creating meaningful learning experiences for students with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
About the Nurture Teacher Role:
Deliver creative and differentiated lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4
Support pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH, Autism, and ADHD
Teach in small class groups of 8 students, each supported by two Teaching Assistants
Foster strong relationships and a therapeutic learning environment
Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to meet students’ academic and emotional needs
Ideal Candidate:
Experience teaching or working with children with SEND, particularly those with SEMH, Autism, or ADHD
Calm, patient, and nurturing approach to teaching
Confident in managing behaviour in a trauma-informed, attachment-aware setting
Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS) or experienced unqualified teachers are encouraged to apply
Teacher training and CPD provided for unqualified teachers with relevant experience
What the School Offers:
A warm, inclusive setting aligned with a trauma-informed and relationship-based ethos
Supportive leadership and clear behaviour systems
Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development
A real sense of purpose – helping students achieve their potential academically and emotionally
Apply today and take the next step in your SEN teaching journey. This role is offered on a PAYE basis, in line with Outer London MPS.
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 300 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.
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Transparent Pay Structure – All long-term roles are PAYE only, with no hidden umbrella costs. Your salary is matched from the beginning of your contract.
Comprehensive Interview Support – We offer detailed interview preparation, increasing your chances of success.
Specialist Settings – Opportunities in schools supporting children and young people with SEMH, EBSA, PMLD, SLD, ASC, Complex Needs, and MLD.
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Hillingdon
North West London
£90 - £110 PER DAY - PAID PAYE
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Hillingdon, North West London
£90 - £110 per day PAYE, depending on experience
ASAP Start, full-time (term time only)
We are working with a specialist SEMH provision in Hillingdon, and the school is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join them for an immediate start on a full-time contract basis.
The School
This is a specialist SEMH provision, not a Pupil Referral Unit. The provision aims to provide a nurturing and therapeutic educational experience through personalised learning and development by offering young people a physical, intellectual, emotional and social curriculum, ensuring they meet each pupil's needs individually.
You would work alongside a team of experienced, dedicated staff who focus on the children's positive attributes. These pupils will all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some will also have additional needs such as Autism and ADHD.
The ideal Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Do you have experience working in a SEN school, SEN resource provision within mainstream school, or Alternative Provision?
Are you looking to make a difference in a young person’s life who has Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)?
Are you looking to work with children and young people with dysregualted behaviour?
Can you develop meaningful relationships with children who has complex mental health?
Are you looking for your next challenge?
If you answered yes to the above questions, then this could be your role..
If you want to hear more about our Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch with Caitlin @ Parker Smith Inclusion! You can also 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 to discuss your SEN 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
Alternative Education Teaching Assistant
Hillingdon
North West London
£90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE
Alternative Education Teaching Assistant
Hillingdon
£90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE
Brand new facilities
Ongoing training
Supportive and Inspiring SLT to work alongside
Do you have experience supporting children/ young people with special and additional needs?
Would you like to make a positive impact by supporting SEN pupils?
This friendly primary school based in Hillingdon is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work in their specialist ARP. The school has an excellent track record of training teachers and support staff and has a beautiful and inclusive SLT.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the Specialist Resource Provision is running smoothly and making sure the students are getting the best support available. You will be managing behaviour and supporting the pupils academically, emotionally and behaviourally.
If you believe you have relevant experience for this role. or you are a graduate, or have a real passion for helping with SEND, we would love to hear from you!
Ideal Alternative Education Teaching Assistant:
Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND
Previous experience supporting young children with additional needs
Good understanding of behaviour strategies and co-regulation
Committed to personal development and learning specialist skills
Proactive and flexible
Ability to be a team player and build rapport quickly
Interested in hearing more?
Please get in touch if you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities! You can apply by response to this advert and uploading your CV to our website.
Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within 5 working days. 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.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - September 2025
Hillingdon
North West London
£85 - £90 per day - paid PAYE
Graduate Teaching Assistant
London Borough of Hillingdon
£85 - £90 per day - paid PAYE
September 2025
Monday to Friday - Term Time Only
Are you a graduate interested in supporting those with additional needs and making a change in young people’s lives?
We are working with a range of fantastic schools in the London borough of Hillingdon to find Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with additional needs.
With different opportunities available to work with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health, students with Autism, students removed from mainstream education, SEND provisions in mainstream schools and students with other needs.
These opportunities are long-term roles and would see you working in a single school of your choosing.
This is a great way to gain experience and make a positive impact on young people’s lives, with opportunities to get training and develop different pathways working within SEND and the education sector.
This is a great way to launch your career and gain valuable experience whilst working in a rewarding role.
Duties, times and training vary depending on what school you are in. However, you will do a trial day before deciding where you want to stay.
This means you will be in the best position for yourself, doing what you are looking for workwise and gaining the experience which is most valuable for what you're pursuing in your career.
You will build bonds with students, provide guidance to them and support them within a classroom environment.
So, if this sounds like the role for you, why not apply today and I will be in contact with you.
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Hillingdon
North West London
£90 - £110 PER DAY - PAID PAYE
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Hillingdon, North West London
£90 - £110 Per day PAYE
ASAP Start, full-time (term time only)
We are working with a specialist SEMH provision in Hillingdon, and the school is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join them for an immediate start on a full-time contract basis.
The School
This is a specialist SEMH provision, not a Pupil Referral Unit. The provision aims to provide a nurturing and therapeutic educational experience through personalised learning and development by offering young people a physical, intellectual, emotional and social curriculum, ensuring they meet each pupil's needs individually.
You would work alongside a team of experienced, dedicated staff who focus on the children's positive attributes. These pupils will all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some will also have additional needs such as Autism and ADHD.
The ideal Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Do you have experience working in a SEN school, SEN resource provision within mainstream school, or Alternative Provision?
Are you looking to make a difference in a young person’s life who has Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)?
Are you looking to work with children and young people with dysregualted behaviour?
Can you develop meaningful relationships with children who has complex mental health?
Are you looking for your next challenge?
If you answered yes to the above questions, then this could be your role..
If you want to hear more about our Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch with Caitlin @ Parker Smith Inclusion! You can also 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 to discuss your SEN 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
Graduate Teaching Assistant - September 2025
Hillingdon
North West London
£85 - £90 per day - paid PAYE
Graduate Teaching Assistant
London Borough of Hillingdon
£85 - £90 per day - paid PAYE
September 2025
Monday to Friday - Term Time Only
Are you a graduate interested in supporting those with additional needs and making a change in young people’s lives?
We are working with a range of fantastic schools in the London borough of Hillingdon to find Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with additional needs.
With different opportunities available to work with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health, students with Autism, students removed from mainstream education, SEND provisions in mainstream schools and students with other needs.
These opportunities are long-term roles and would see you working in a single school of your choosing.
This is a great way to gain experience and make a positive impact on young people’s lives, with opportunities to get training and develop different pathways working within SEND and the education sector.
This is a great way to launch your career and gain valuable experience whilst working in a rewarding role.
Duties, times and training vary depending on what school you are in. However, you will do a trial day before deciding where you want to stay.
This means you will be in the best position for yourself, doing what you are looking for workwise and gaining the experience which is most valuable for what you're pursuing in your career.
You will build bonds with students, provide guidance to them and support them within a classroom environment.
So, if this sounds like the role for you, why not apply today and I will be in contact with you.
ARP Teacher - Mainstream Primary School - Speech & Language Provision
Ealing
North West London
£200 - £240 per day PAYE
ARP Teacher
Ealing, 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.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Merton
South West London
£85 - £95
SEN Teaching Assistant
Merton | £85–£95 PAYE
ASAP Start Date
SEN Primary School
Working with; Autism, Complex Needs, SLD and PMLD
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we believe that every child deserves to feel seen, heard and supported. We’re not just filling vacancies – we’re building a community of passionate, caring professionals who want to make a genuine impact in the lives of children with special educational needs.
We are currently working with a friendly and inclusive SEND School in Merton looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to work and engage with students with additional needs.
The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with a range of learning difficulties and dysregulated behaviour.
Autism, Complex Needs, SLD, communication needs, heightened sensory difficulties, physical disabilities and PMLD
Helping to implement individual strategies to support emotional regulation and positive engagement.
Working alongside the SENCO, SEN teachers, and pastoral team to ensure the child’s needs are fully understood and met.
Being a compassionate and consistent SEN Teaching Assistant, making every day count for the child you support.
What This School Offers:
This is a well-supported, welcoming SEN Primary School where inclusion isn’t just a word – it’s a way of life. You’ll feel the warmth from day one, joining a team that values each staff member and sees the crucial role a SEN Teaching Assistant plays in the bigger picture.
The leadership team understands the challenges and the joys of supporting pupils with additional needs and will provide you with the guidance, resources and emotional support to thrive in your role.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role supporting children with SEND.
Confidence in working with children who may present challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
Patience, empathy, and a trauma-informed approach to building trust.
A team player who is ready to get stuck in and be a steady, positive influence in a child’s day.
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
We are SEND specialists who put people first. We’ll take the time to understand you and match you with a role where you’ll feel confident and supported. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll never feel like just a number – we’re with you every step of the way.
Location: Merton
Rate: £85 – £95 per day PAYE
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply below or contact Jamie at Parker Smith Inclusion.