SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Derby
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference?
Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist educational setting in Worcester, seeking a passionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils across KS2, KS3 and KS4.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing and supportive environment where every day is focused on helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.
The setting supports pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, communication needs, anxiety, attachment needs, and associated behavioural challenges.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
- Assisting students across KS2, KS3 and KS4.
- Supporting learners with a range of additional needs.
- Helping pupils access learning and engage in classroom activities.
- Encouraging independence, confidence and resilience.
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff.
- Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
- Creating a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
- Building positive and trusting relationships with young people.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working with children or young people.
- Has experience supporting individuals with SEND.
- Is patient, nurturing and resilient.
- Can build strong professional relationships with pupils.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Remains calm and positive when faced with challenges.
- Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
- Can adapt their approach to suit different learning styles and abilities.
- Has a genuine desire to help young people succeed.
Desirable Experience
Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience in:
- SEND Schools
- Alternative Provision
- SEMH Settings
- Teaching Assistant Roles
- Learning Support Assistant Roles
- Autism Support
- Behaviour Support
- Youth Work
- Care and Support Work
- Children’s Residential Care
- Speech and Language Support
- Mental Health Support Services
What the Setting Offers
- Small class sizes and personalised support.
- A welcoming and supportive leadership team.
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
- Strong pastoral and therapeutic support.
- A collaborative and friendly staff team.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Potential for a permanent contract.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
Why Apply?
This is far more than a Teaching Assistant role. It’s an opportunity to support children and young people as they build confidence, develop new skills and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.
If you’re passionate about helping pupils with additional needs thrive and you’re looking for a role where your support truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help make a lasting difference to the lives of young people across Worcester.
