Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Lichfield
Pay Rate: £92.59 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Long-term, Full-time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEMH?

Do you have experience working with pupils who require additional support with emotional regulation, behaviour management, engagement in learning, and social development?

Monarch Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEMH teaching assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Staffordshire, Lichfield. This rewarding long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who is committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual potential in a safe, nurturing environment.

The Role

As a Social Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require highly personalised support throughout the school day. You’ll play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop independence, build confidence, and achieve meaningful progress both academically and socially.

Working alongside teachers, therapists, and other support professionals, you will contribute to creating positive learning experiences tailored to each pupil’s unique needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of complex learning needs.
• Support children with autism, communication difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory processing needs, and medical requirements.
• Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and personalised learning programmes.
• Encourage pupils’ independence, confidence, and social development.
• Support communication using visual aids, PECS, Makaton, or other communication strategies where appropriate.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Assist with personal care and mobility support where required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or relevant experience.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH
• Experience working with pupils with autism (ASC), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), behavioural management and regulating behaviour
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, or Youth Worker is highly desirable.

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.

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