Teaching Assistant – Specialist school
Location: Derby, DE24
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time available
About the Role
Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist setting in the DE24 area.
This rewarding role involves working with children and young people across KS2 to KS5, supporting a range of needs including: SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties, Physical Disabilities, Autism, Communication and Interaction Needs, Challenging Behaviour
You will play a vital role in helping pupils access education, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support.
- Support pupils with learning, behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Assist teachers with delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
- Promote independence, confidence and social development.
- Support pupils with mobility and physical needs where required.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
- Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitor progress and provide feedback on pupil development.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
- A patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting SEMH needs.
- Experience within a specialist school, alternative provision, care or support setting.
- Knowledge of autism, learning disabilities or physical needs.
- Personal care experience.
- Team Teach or behaviour management training.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education
- GLA Approved Supplier
- Free CPD through the Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding Training
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme with a £200 Bonus
- Easy-to-use Online Timesheet Portal
- Dedicated Consultant Support
- Opportunities for Long-Term and 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.
If you’re passionate about supporting young people with SEMH, learning and physical needs and want to make a genuine difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
