SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Erdington, Birmingham
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Contract: Temporary (with the potential option to go permanent if successful)
Start Date: ASAP

Applications without UK-based experience supporting adults, children or young people with SEN will not be considered.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist School Setting

Monarch Education is working with a well-established specialist school in the Erdington area that supports children and young people with a range of additional learning and communication needs.

We are seeking caring, resilient and proactive SEN Teaching Assistants to join a dedicated team supporting pupils aged 4-19. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within SEND education.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist with learning, communication and social development
• Help pupils access the curriculum and achieve individual targets
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals
• Assist with personal care where required (full training provided)
• Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

About the Pupils

You will be supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Complex needs
• Sensory processing differences
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Previous UK experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEN
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Desirable:

• Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience in SEN schools, care settings or alternative provisions
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, sensory strategies or communication interventions
• Experience supporting pupils with autism and complex needs

Why Apply?

• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent employment
• Supportive leadership team
• Ongoing training and development
• Rewarding role making a genuine difference to children’s lives
• Competitive rates of pay

If you have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

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.