SEND Teaching Assistant

Northfield, West Midlands
£90 - £120 per day
Education
Full Time

Please do not apply if you have NOT worked in a UK School Setting for at least 6 months, with a relevant approved qualification.

Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated and confident SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational at a Primary School in Northfield. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and committed to providing high‑quality support to pupils with diverse and complex needs.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils with SEND, including those with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, physical disabilities, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will assist in delivering structured support in line with each pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils with SEND
  • Implementing strategies and adaptations outlined in pupils’ EHCPs
  • Supporting communication, sensory, behavioural and emotional needs
  • Assisting in the preparation and modification of learning materials
  • Promoting independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning
  • Working collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
  • Offering personal care support where required
  • Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment

Essential Requirements

  • A recognised Level 3 qualification, such as Supporting Teaching and Learning, Early Years, Childcare, or SEND equivalent
  • Confidence supporting children with a range of SEND, including challenging behaviour
  • Experience working in a school or educational setting
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to form supportive relationships with pupils
  • A patient, proactive and empathetic approach

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 (you can make unlimited referrals)
  • online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

  • All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
  • Equal Opportunities – Monarch
  • Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
  • This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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