SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Bury

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Bury, working in exclusive partnership with Monarch Education. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or ADHD within the classroom and through tailored 1:1 support.

You do not need to be a qualified Teaching Assistant or have previous school-based experience to apply. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of supporting individuals with autism and/or ADHD in other settings such as care, youth work, residential support, mental health services, or community roles.

Hours are 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism and/or ADHD
• Help pupils to engage positively with their learning and manage challenges
• Support the development of social, emotional and communication skills
• Implement behaviour support strategies and use de-escalation techniques when required
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider staff team
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience in pupils
• Promote an inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience of supporting individuals with autism and/or ADHD in any capacity
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to different situations
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive

What we can offer you:

• Ongoing support for a dedicated, supportive team; including extensive additional training and free CPD from experienced Leaders in Education
• Free Safeguarding training
• £200 Referral fee for every member of staff that you recommend to Monarch Education (Terms & Conditions apply)
• Highly competitive, negotiable rates of pay

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

#MonDPI