SEND Teaching Assistant

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time
Location: Derby
Pay: £90-£110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026

Are you a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Do you have the patience, enthusiasm, and commitment to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

Monarch Education is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Derby on a full-time basis from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people. You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will have experience working with children or young people with SEND and will be confident in providing both one-to-one and small group support. A nurturing approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships are essential for this role.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting children or young people with SEND
• Passionate about helping students achieve their individual goals
• Patient, empathetic, and understanding of a range of additional needs
• Confident in supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Able to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to promoting inclusion and achievement
• Flexible and proactive in supporting classroom learning and student wellbeing

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

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

Important Information

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities – Monarch

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

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we endeavour to contact all applicants following their application, due to the high volume of responses we receive, this may not always be possible. If you have not received notification from us within 30 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file for future suitable opportunities.