SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist setting
Location: DE24, Derby
Contract: Full Time and Part Time Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
Monarch Education is looking for caring, patient and resilient SEND Teaching Assistants to work within specialist SEND settings in the DE24 area of Derby.
You will be supporting children and young people with a range of complex and additional needs, which may include Autism, severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory needs, communication difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
The role will involve providing 1:1, small group and classroom support, helping pupils to access learning while developing their communication, confidence, independence and life skills.
Some pupils may require a higher level of support with their day-to-day needs, so applicants must be comfortable providing personal care, mobility support and physical assistance where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1, small group and classroom SEND support.
- Support pupils with complex and additional needs.
- Assist pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs.
- Provide personal care, including toileting and changing, where required.
- Support pupils with sensory processing and emotional regulation.
- Support children with speech, language and communication difficulties.
- Use appropriate communication methods, including visual aids, symbols and non-verbal communication strategies.
- Support pupils who may display behaviours that challenge.
- Encourage independence, confidence and the development of life skills.
- Follow individual EHCPs, care plans and support plans.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists and other SEND professionals.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEND, disabilities or complex needs.
- Comfortable providing personal care and physical support where required.
- A caring, patient and resilient approach.
- Confidence supporting individuals with varying levels of need.
- Ability to adapt your communication and approach to each pupil.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within a specialist SEND school or complex needs setting.
- Experience supporting Autism, SLD, PMLD or physical disabilities.
- Experience with personal care, moving and handling or mobility support.
- Experience supporting individuals with limited or non-verbal communication.
- Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, symbols or alternative communication methods.
- Experience supporting sensory needs or behaviours that challenge.
- Previous care, healthcare, residential or support work 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 within SEND, care, healthcare or support work and are passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
