Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant – Physical Disabilities

Chesterfield | Long-Term Position | Full-Time

Monarch Education are recruiting for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils with physical disabilities within a specialist school setting in Chesterfield.

This rewarding long-term role involves working closely with students who may require additional support with mobility, personal care, communication, and accessing learning activities throughout the school day. You will work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure pupils can fully engage in education and achieve their individual goals.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs. Previous experience within SEN, care, support work, healthcare, or education settings would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with physical disabilities
• Supporting access to learning and classroom activities
• Assisting with mobility and personal care where required
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

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 per referral (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 Education

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
• Monarch Education is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants.
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and Right to Work checks in accordance with statutory guidance.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Applicants must be UK residents and have the legal right to work in the UK.

If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting pupils with physical disabilities to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.