Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision & Additional Needs Support
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning?
Do you thrive in a nurturing environment where you can make a real difference to pupils’ education, confidence, and wellbeing?
Monarch Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work within alternative provision and specialist settings. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who may have Autism, ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, and other additional learning needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
- Assist pupils in accessing learning activities and achieving their individual targets.
- Support the development of social skills, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
- Work closely with teachers and other professionals to implement support plans and strategies.
- Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence within the learning environment.
- Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive setting where pupils can thrive.
- Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom as required.
Key Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting pupils with complex needs.
- Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
- Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A proactive and positive approach to supporting young people.
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs.
- Experience working within alternative provision, specialist schools, PRUs, SEND settings, or mainstream schools.
- Experience providing one-to-one or small group interventions is highly desirable.
- A Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial but not essential.
- Relevant childcare, education, youth work, care, or mentoring experience will be considered.
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners and promoting positive outcomes.
If you are committed to helping pupils overcome challenges, develop confidence, and achieve their potential, we would 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.
