SEN Teaching Assistant
Derby
Full time and part time available
£95 to £110 per day
Start date: September 2026
Monarch Education
Monarch Education are recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across primary schools in Derby from September 2026.
We are working with a range of schools with increasing SEN demand and are looking for confident, reliable candidates who can provide consistent, high quality support from the start of the academic year.
About the Role
You will support pupils with Special Educational Needs on a one to one and small group basis, helping them access learning, follow routines and develop their independence.
Roles are available across a variety of settings, with both long term placements and flexible opportunities depending on your preference.
Key Responsibilities
Provide targeted support for pupils with SEN across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
Assist with tailored learning activities and differentiated support
Support communication, engagement and behaviour
Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils
Work closely with teachers and SEN staff
Create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
Requirements
Proven experience working with SEN or SEND is essential
Confidence supporting a range of needs such as ASD, ADHD or SEMH is highly desirable
Patient, calm and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to build trust and maintain consistency with pupils
Background in education, care or support settings preferred
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.
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