Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Loughborough | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | ASAP Starts Available

£95 – £110 per day

Monarch Education is currently recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to work within a welcoming and supportive SEN school in Loughborough. We have a number of opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis.

This specialist setting supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated and nurturing individuals who can help pupils achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, or looking to further your career supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
• Supporting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language Needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and other additional needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Supporting pupils with communication, social skills and independence
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Teaching Assistant Requirements

• Experience within education, care, support work, youth work, residential care, sports coaching or similar settings is essential
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Ability to build positive relationships and adapt to individual learning needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career within Special Educational Needs. As a Teaching Assistant in an SEN school, you will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

No two days are the same, making this a highly rewarding role for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and making a lasting difference to young people’s lives.

If you feel this role isn’t quite right for you but are looking for opportunities within education across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire, please get in touch on 0115 977 5500, as we have a range of fantastic vacancies available.

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 (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.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, any successful applicant will be subject to two employment references, an Enhanced DBS check and a Right to Work check in the UK.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we endeavour to contact all applicants, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, although we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.