Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Chesterfield
Full time and part time available
£95 to £110 per day
Start date: September 2026
Monarch Education

Monarch Education are seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work within primary schools across Chesterfield from September 2026.

With increasing demand for SEN support in local schools, this is a great opportunity for candidates who can offer consistent, confident support to pupils with additional needs from the start of the academic year.

About the Role

You will provide support to pupils with Special Educational Needs on both a one to one and small group basis, helping them engage with learning, develop key skills and build confidence in the classroom.

A range of placements are available, including longer term roles and more flexible arrangements depending on your availability.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with SEN across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Assist with adapted learning activities and structured support
Promote engagement, communication and positive behaviour
Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils
Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN teams
Contribute to a safe and inclusive classroom environment

Requirements

Experience working with SEN or SEND is essential
Experience supporting needs such as ASD, ADHD or SEMH is advantageous
Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build trust and maintain consistency
Background in education, care or youth support preferred

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 (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.