SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Cheltenham
Hours: Full-Time

Large Multi-Academy Trust Monarch Education is working in partnership with a large and well-established Multi-Academy Trust in Cheltenham to recruit a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you will play a key role in helping a young person access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential. The position is full-time within a welcoming and supportive school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEND needs.
• Support the pupil’s academic, social and emotional development.
• Implement strategies and interventions outlined within the pupil’s support plan.
• Encourage engagement and participation within lessons and school activities.
• Support the development of independence and confidence.
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCOs and external agencies.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis is desirable.
• Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, SEMH or other additional needs is advantageous.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Full-time availability.

This role would suit candidates from education, care, support work, youth work, psychology or similar backgrounds who are passionate about helping children achieve their potential. Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier.
• Access to Team Teach training.
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy.
• Free Safeguarding Training.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals).
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets.
• Dedicated consultant support.

Select apply to secure your dream role! 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 Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch Education
• 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. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and Right to Work checks.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education 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, due to the volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, although we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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