SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Permanent Position
Location: Mansfield
Pay: £90 to £95 per day
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (3 to 5 days per week)
Hours: 8:30 to 15:30, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs? Monarch Education are currently recruiting for a permanent SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Mansfield. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need consistent, compassionate, and skilled support.

The role will involve both 1:1 and small group work, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, and behaviours that challenge. The school has multiple sites, and for this reason, all applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

This position is available from September 2025, and can be offered on a part-time basis (3 or 4 days) or full-time (Monday to Friday), depending on your availability.

Key Responsibilities:
* Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, providing targeted and engaging interventions
* Help manage behaviour positively and effectively, promoting a calm and safe learning environment
* Work closely with Learning Managers to track progress and provide regular feedback
* Support classroom activities and contribute to the planning and delivery of tailored learning programmes

What We’re Looking For:
* Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or in a similar child-focused role
* Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly Autism and ADHD
* A patient, kind and proactive approach with a genuine commitment to supporting young learners
* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential due to multi-site travel)
* A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new enhanced DBS check

Why work with Monarch?:

• Dedicated consultant supporting you through your employment & placements
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD available online, resources and support provided online
• Affinity Xtra benefits such as rewards and discounts
• Refer a friend scheme

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful
applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive
pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous
employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further
check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a
daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of
sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil
partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.