Location: Chesterfield
Setting: Specialist SEN School
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
About the Role
Holly House School in Chesterfield is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join its supportive and nurturing team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a specialist setting, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), and complex learning difficulties.
You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop key life skills, and thrive in a structured and positive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
- Help implement individual education plans (EHCPs)
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils with personal development and social skills
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
- Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
Desirable
- Experience supporting pupils with ASD, SEMH, or complex needs
- Knowledge of EHCPs and differentiated learning strategies
- Team Teach or similar behaviour management training
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier
- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Opportunities to gain experience across specialist SEN settings
- Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
- 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
About Us
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit:
About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay
- Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- This role is subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right to work in the UK checks
- Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK
- Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
