Monarch Education is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bilston to recruit a dedicated SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and socially.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to support primary-aged pupils with a variety of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with class teachers, the school SENCO, and wider support staff to deliver tailored interventions and provide high-quality, one‑to‑one or small‑group support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide targeted support to pupils with SEND, including those with communication needs, social and emotional challenges, learning difficulties, or physical/medical needs.
- Implement personalised learning strategies and structured interventions as directed by the SENCO or class teacher.
- Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional well‑being, and independence.
- Maintain clear, accurate records of progress and liaise effectively with staff and parents where appropriate.
- Contribute to creating an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
- At least 12 weeks’ experience working in a UK school within the last 2 years.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary setting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build supportive relationships with pupils and staff.
- A proactive, patient, and compassionate approach.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
- 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 (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 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.
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