Therapeutic Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and enthusiastic Therapeutic Teaching Assistant to support children and young people who require additional emotional, behavioural, or therapeutic support in a school setting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in pupils’ wellbeing, personal development, and academic progress.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide therapeutic, nurturing, and trauma-informed support for pupils with SEMH, SEND, or complex needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Assist with personalised learning plans, interventions, and 1:1 or small-group sessions.
• Promote an inclusive, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Use relational and de-escalation approaches to support behaviour.
• Record observations, progress, and safeguarding concerns appropriately.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience in SEN / SEMH support, youth work, care, mental health, or therapeutic roles.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to different needs and support strategies.
• Background in psychology, social care, or wellbeing is desirable.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH MONARCH EDUCATION

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved.
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy.
• Free safeguarding training.
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals).
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets.

Learn more about what makes Monarch Education one of the UK’s leading providers: About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
• Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer.
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All temporary workers must share this commitment.
• As this role involves daily work with children (regulated activity), all successful applicants will require: two employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and a right-to-work check.
• This vacancy is based in the UK. We can only process applications from candidates currently residing in the UK and eligible to work.
• Due to high volumes of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful, but we will retain your details for future roles.