Teaching Assistant

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
£92.59 - £112 per day
SEND
Contract

SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND Schools

Contract: Full Time and Part Time Available

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Monarch Education is looking for caring, resilient and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people within specialist SEND school settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils with a wide range of additional and complex needs, which may include Autism, speech and language needs, learning difficulties, sensory needs, physical disabilities, SEMH and behaviours that challenge.

You will provide 1:1, small group and classroom support, adapting your approach to the individual needs of each pupil. You will help pupils access learning, develop their communication and independence, regulate their emotions and build confidence.

Depending on the pupils you are supporting, roles may also involve personal care, sensory support, communication strategies and behaviour support.

We are looking for people who are patient, positive, confident and passionate about making a difference to children and young people with SEND.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1, small group and classroom SEND support.
  • Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
  • Encourage communication, interaction and engagement throughout the school day.
  • Support pupils to access lessons and complete learning activities.
  • Encourage pupils to develop their confidence and independence.
  • Use appropriate communication strategies to meet individual needs.
  • Support the use of signing, symbols or assistive communication, where appropriate.
  • Follow individual EHCPs, learning and support plans.
  • Support pupils with emotional regulation and social interaction.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and other SEND professionals.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEND or additional needs.
  • An understanding of speech, language and communication difficulties.
  • A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
  • A willingness to learn and use different communication strategies.
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience within a specialist SEND school or provision.
  • Experience supporting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
  • Experience supporting pupils with Autism, sensory needs or learning difficulties.
  • Knowledge of Makaton, signing, symbols or other communication approaches.
  • Experience working alongside Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy teams.
  • Care, support work, youth work or residential experience.

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 children or young people with SEND and are passionate about helping pupils develop their communication, confidence and independence, apply today.

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