Monarch Education is working in partnership with a specialist school in Rugby to recruit a resilient and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting young people who can display challenging behaviour, have experienced barriers to education, or require additional emotional and behavioural support to engage with learning.

The successful candidate will understand that positive outcomes are built through strong relationships, consistency, patience, and trust. Every day will be different, and the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and resilient is essential.

The Role

• Support students both in and out of the classroom
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours
• Encourage engagement, attendance, and participation in learning
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and other support staff
• Act as a positive role model and advocate for students

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable
• Backgrounds in education, youth work, coaching, residential care, support work, or mentoring are welcomed
• Confident managing challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
• Able to build trust and rapport with young people who may have had negative experiences of education
• Patient, resilient, and committed to helping pupils succeed
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Excellent opportunities for training and development
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact
• Long-term stability with the potential for permanent employment
• A nurturing and inclusive environment focused on student success

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who believes that relationships come first and wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

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.