Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established specialist school in Solihull to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils across a range of needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) within a supportive, inclusive, and structured environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and resilient individual who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs
• Support pupils with SEMH, Autism and PMLD, adapting approaches to suit each learner
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required (PMLD support)
• Promote emotional regulation, communication, and social development
• Implement individual education and behaviour plans (EHCPs)
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Support sensory activities and structured routines for pupils with Autism
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals
• Help create a safe, calm, and engaging learning environment

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working with SEN pupils (SEMH, Autism, or PMLD)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to challenging behaviour
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies and emotional support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Willingness to support personal care where required

Desirable

• Relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Care, or equivalent)
• Experience in a specialist school or SEN setting
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or sensory support strategies

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• 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.