SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

Location: DE24, Derby
Contract: Full Time and Part Time Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the School

Monarch Education are working with a specialist SEND school in the DE24 area of Derby, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.

Pupils may have needs including cognition and learning difficulties, communication and interaction needs, autism, sensory needs and challenges with independence and emotional regulation.

The school provides a supportive and structured environment, helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally while building confidence and independence.

About the Role

Monarch Education is recruiting a caring and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist school setting.

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide individualised support based on each pupil’s needs. This may include 1:1 support, small group work and general classroom support, helping pupils access learning, develop communication and build independence.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is patient, adaptable and passionate about making a difference to children and young people with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Provide 1:1, small group and classroom support.
• Help pupils access learning and classroom activities.
• Support communication, social interaction and independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Follow individual education and support plans.
• Work closely with teachers and wider support staff.
• Support pupils with everyday and independence skills where required.
• Promote confidence, engagement and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Confidence supporting individuals with varying levels of need.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a SEND or specialist school.
• Experience supporting autism, learning difficulties or communication needs.
• Experience providing 1:1 support.
• Support work, care work or youth work experience.
• Experience supporting independence and life skills.
• Team Teach or positive behaviour management training.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• GLA Approved Supplier
• Access to high-quality CPD through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding Training
• Refer-a-friend scheme with a £200 bonus
• Online portal to manage timesheets and pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions

Important Information

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is 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 verification.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom and applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

If you have experience supporting individuals with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a specialist SEND setting in DE24, apply today.