Not every student needs teaching, some need someone who truly understands them.
Parker Smith Inclusion is proud to be working with a forward-thinking, rapidly growing specialist education setting, seeking a compassionate and emotionally intelligent 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a highly able Year 8 student.
This is not a typical classroom support role. It is an opportunity to become a trusted adult for a young person navigating significant barriers to education and to help them rediscover safety, confidence and a sense of belonging in learning.
You will be supporting a bright, high-achieving Year 8 student with a EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance), alongside anxiety. The student is academically capable and motivated but currently needs the right support to access their education consistently and confidently.
This role requires someone who can look beyond behaviour and truly understand the emotional drivers behind it, someone who can build trust slowly, patiently and authentically.
You won’t just be filling a role, you’ll be helping to shape a culture, a culture where emotionally based needs are understood, where students are seen as individuals, and where education is delivered with compassion and purpose.
What Makes This Role Unique
- You will work 1:1, developing a meaningful, consistent relationship.
- There may be occasional home-based support, so confidence in liaising with families is essential.
- You will be part of a nurturing, high-achieving school environment that prioritises emotional wellbeing alongside academic success.
- The setting is new and growing rapidly, with multiple future opportunities for progression.
- Students present with high anxiety rather than challenging or aggressive behaviours, requiring a calm, empathetic approach.
Who We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who:
- Has experience supporting young people with EBSA, anxiety, or complex emotional needs.
- Is naturally nurturing, patient, and emotionally attuned.
- Can build strong, trusting relationships with both students and families.
- Has a solid academic background and confidence supporting a high-achieving student.
- Is reflective, resilient, and able to adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we don’t believe in quick placements, we believe in the right match. We take the time to understand you, your strengths, and the environments where you will truly thrive.
If you are someone who leads with empathy, values connection, and wants to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by emailing luke.conner@psinclusion.co.uk or call us on 0203 011 4848.