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Behaviour Mentor
Harlow
Essex
PAYE ONLY
Behaviour Mentor - Harlow - PRU setting
Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people who cannot access mainstream education and mental health disorders?
I am actively seeking an engaging and passionate Behaviour Mentor to work in a PRU setting that provides education to children who are unable to be educated in a mainstream school due to behaviour difficulties. I am looking to speak to professional and committed Behaviour Mentors to work in a PRU setting in Harlow. The role is non class based and is working across the school with individual students requiring additional mentoring.
Even if your experience is informal/voluntary, I want to hear from you! The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex behaviour challenges.
Behaviour Mentor requirements:
● Experience of working with young people with SEMH, behavioural issues, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication
● Learning Mentor/ Youth Worker experience
● Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships
● A passion for working with SEND is essential
What you can expect as a Behaviour Mentor:
● 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 huge social impact, as a Behaviour Mentor you could change the path of someone’s life!
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. 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.
Complex Needs SEND Learning Support Assistant
Harlow
Essex
85 - 95 per day
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Harlow
Contract: Full-time (5 Days per Week)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with complex needs? We are looking for a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic team at a special school with multiple sites across Harlow.
About Us
Our school provides a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (verbal and non-verbal), physical disabilities, behavioural challenges, and other complex learning difficulties. We are dedicated to offering a high standard of care and education tailored to each individual, empowering them to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with complex needs, including autism and physical disabilities.
Assist students with both verbal and non-verbal communication needs.
Support students with personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
Help manage behavioural challenges in a calm and proactive manner, in line with the school's policies.
Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure each child receives the appropriate care and education.
Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Requirements
Previous experience working with children or young adults with complex needs, including autism, physical disabilities, and behavioural challenges.
A strong understanding of supporting students with both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Willingness to carry out personal care duties, ensuring a dignified approach.
A patient, empathetic, and flexible attitude.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with other professionals, staff, and parents.
Commitment to working 5 days per week.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a caring and supportive school community.
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
A rewarding role that makes a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
If you have the passion and experience to support children with complex needs and want to be part of an exceptional team, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply to this advert or send your CV to Harry@psinclusion.co.uk
Learning Support Assistant
Thurrock
Essex
Temp to Perm
Learning Support Assistant
Full-Time, ASAP
Thurrock
Permanent position
Hours - 8.30am - 15:30pm
Are you a Learning Support Assistant or a dynamic graduate looking to take your first steps into the special educational needs? Are you an aspiring psychologist or teacher? Are you looking to gain more experience? Are you interested in working with children and young people with speech, language & communication needs? If your answer is yes, this will be an excellent opportunity for your next step!
We are currently working in partnership with a fantastic SEN school located in the heart of Thurrock. The school is looking for a number of Learning Support Assistants to join their friendly and supportive team. The school provides holistic and therapeutic education to pupils with Speech, Language & Communication needs (SLCN) needs and other additional needs such as Autism/ASC/ASD.
The role involves:
Supporting primary & secondary children as well as assisting the class teacher & therapists
Help to maintain the learning environment & assist with administration
Assisting with 1:1 or group support as needed
Whole class support in lessons
As a Learning Support Assistant you will have:
Confidence, enthusiasm & a passion for learning
Experience working with children with SEN, particularly ASC
Ability to promote & sustain a nurturing environment
Ability to support & attend residential school trips as required
This is an excellent opportunity for those aspiring SEND Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Youth Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellor, and Social Workers.
What you can expect from the school:
A supportive working environment which provides an opportunity to work in conjunction with & gain experience from a miriad of professions such as occupational therapists & art therapists for example
Continuing professional development
Competitive salary & generous staff benefits
Excellent transport links
Free staff lunches one day a week
Free refreshments provided in staff room
UK healthcare cash plan to help cover "day to day" healthcare expenditure
Opportunity for teacher & therapist training
A computer & cycle to work scheme
Employee well-being programme
Interested in hearing more?
Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical, people-focused recruitment consultancy, completely dedicated to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can 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 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 GDPR requirements.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Southend
Essex
£85 - £95 PAYE Per Day; Weekly Payment
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Southend
ASAP start
£85 - £95 per day PAYE
Social, Emotional and Mental Health support
A specialist setting based in Southend needs a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to work with primary school students with learning difficulties, Autism, and ADHD. This pupil needs a resilient and robust SEN Teaching Assistant to support their learning and development at school.
Pupil needs are high, and having an understanding and empathy for students struggling with their mental health is an essential quality for this role. Similarly, to have an appreciation for the ways in which students may express their needs through physically aggressive or verbally abusive behaviour is vital.
The ideal 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant may have/be…
Experience working with students with learning difficulties and complex behaviours
Experience working with young people in a residential or SEMH setting
Understanding of appropriate boundaries and procedures in schools
Passionate about giving all students with opportunity to succeed
Why work with Parker Smith Inclusion?
Confidential and transparent advice on your current job search.
Ethical agency preferred by specialist settings.
300+ 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!
ASD Teacher
Redbridge
North East London
Temp to Perm
ASD Teacher
East London
ASAP
Outer London Main/Upper Scale
Autism Provision of a Special School
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism and severe learning difficulties in the heart of East London? Determined to differentiate your lessons and support the learning and development of each individual child? Open to progression opportunities that support internal promotion and recognition?
About The Special School:
A unique and forward thinking special school in East London are recruiting ASD Teachers. As the school expands, a temporary site is opening this academic year whilst renovations and upgrades are made to the current site. Staff and pupils will then return to the newly refurbished and improved site based in the heart of East London.
This provision of the special school provides learning and support to pupils with autism and other complex and severe learning difficulties. With a focus on positive behaviour support, this school fosters a happy and safe atmosphere where all pupils can learn freely and with the correct support.
Operating as a part of a trust that functions across East London, this special school boasts incredible development and training opportunities with a focus on staff retention and supporting talent.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum 1 year Special Needs Experience: A solid foundation in a special needs school setting desirable, however any SEN experience that you can translate into a special setting always welcome.
Passion for the Sector: A deep commitment to the special needs sector, driven by a genuine passion for making a difference.
Resilience: The ability to remain steadfast when facing challenging situations, ensuring our students receive the support they deserve.
Availability: Dedication to working full-time, Monday to Friday, on a long-term basis.
Demonstrate a strong knowledge of SEND: Join our vibrant community and become a part of our remarkable journey where you are supporting a range of special needs pupils who have a range of needs, including ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD to SEMH
Ready to be a part of something big? P.S. Click Apply!
Behaviour Mentor
Harlow
Essex
PAYE
Behaviour Mentor – Harlow - Immediate
Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with additional learning needs and mental health disorders?
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 working with an East London AP (Alternative Provision) who are looking for an engaging and passionate Behaviour Mentor for their KS3 class. The children attending this school will be either temporarily or permanently excluded due to challenging and disruptive behaviour, they may or may not have a SEN diagnosis, EHCP (Education Health Care Plan). I am looking to speak to professional and committed Behaviour Mentors, even if your experience is informal/voluntary, we want to hear from you!
Behaviour Mentor requirements
Essential - Passion for working with young people who require additional support in order to access education and social development
Beneficial - Experience of working with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties, or experience with SEMH, trauma, sensory processing, social communication
Beneficial - Youth Mentor/Worker experience
Essential - Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships
What you can expect as a Behaviour Mentor
Behaviour Mentor roles will vary from day to day, you will be expected to use your initiative and respond calmly in challenging situations
For aspiring Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, SALTs, Counsellors, and Social Workers, these positions will offer relevant and vital experience for your chosen career path
Continued Professional Development - SEND schools and APs are continually training their staff to help them support their children's needs, you will become an expert in your field
You will have an opportunity to make a huge social impact, as a Behaviour Mentor you could change the path of someone’s life!
Pay
We understand that pay is extremely important and it must be clear and simple! For that reason we have chosen to pay our staff via PAYE only. Quoted rates are gross pay and your pay will never involve employer's NI deductions or admin fees.
Just as roles vary, so will the remuneration depending on the role requirements and your experience. You will often see these roles advertised as daily rates, please note that we pay PAYE only and rates will vary from £65 - £90 per day, depending on the role and your experience. Full Time Equivalent salaries are therefore £16,640 - £23,040 Per Annum, please bear in mind that all school based work will be term time only.
Again, we are happy to help you with any rates queries, just ask us!
Interested in hearing more?
If you want to hear more about Learning Mentor 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. 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.
Learning Support Assistant (SEMH)
Harlow
Essex
Temp to perm
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 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.
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Harlow
Essex
Temp to Perm
Location: Harlow
Pay: £90 – £110 per day, depending on experience (paid via PAYE)
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Parker Smith Inclusion are delighted to be working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive school in Harlow, currently seeking a committed and empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team.
This is a long-term, temp-to-perm role, ideal for someone passionate about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role is full-time, working Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, during term time only.
About the School:
The school provides a nurturing environment where positive relationships and engagement are at the heart of their ethos. They support pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges, many of whom present with additional needs, including SEMH and associated challenges.
Small class sizes of 6 to 10 pupils
Support provided through both small group work and one-to-one interventions
A strong focus on real-world learning and community-based activities
A passionate staff team who are committed to building trust and supporting emotional development
Staff are encouraged to lead or contribute to activities they are passionate about – whether it’s a subject strength, creative arts, or leading sports sessions – pupil engagement is always a top priority.
Career Development Opportunities:
This role offers excellent progression pathways for those looking to build a long-term career in education or SEND:
Degree holders may be eligible for teacher training via the assessment-only route
Candidates with a Level 5 qualification may pursue QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status)
Ongoing training and support are provided throughout the placement
Whether you’re a graduate considering a future in teaching or an experienced support worker looking for a new challenge, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding next step.
The Ideal Candidate:
A calm, patient, and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs or behavioural difficulties is desirable
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships
Proactive, flexible, and confident, supporting a range of needs
An interest or strength in a specific subject area or activity would be a bonus
Ready to Make a Real Difference?
We would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more about this opportunity to support pupils with SEMH needs in Harlow.