Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Salary: £100 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Monarch Education are currently recruiting for an Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Birmingham on a full-time, long-term basis.
This rewarding role is ideal for candidates with a strong background supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), whether within a SEND school, residential setting, care environment, or specialist provision. The successful candidate will be committed to making a positive impact on pupils’ educational, social, and emotional development.
You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, communication and interaction needs, learning difficulties, sensory needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience working within a SEND school, care setting, residential setting, or similar environment
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
- A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
- Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviours and emotional regulation needs
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A proactive and flexible attitude
- Experience supporting personal care is desirable
- Relevant Teaching Assistant, Care, Health & Social Care, or SEND qualifications are advantageous but not essential
Responsibilities:
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
- Assisting pupils to access learning and achieve their individual targets
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
- Supporting behaviour management and emotional wellbeing
- Implementing strategies recommended by teachers and external professionals
- Assisting with classroom activities and learning interventions
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff and wider professionals
- Providing personal care when required
The School Offers:
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
- Long-term stability with a full-time position
- Excellent SEND resources and facilities
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- Leading provider and Crown Commercial Service Approved Supplier
- CPD opportunities through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding and Prevent training
- £200 Refer a Friend bonus scheme (unlimited referrals)
- Access to our online payroll and timesheet portal
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Important Information:
- All pay rates are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
- Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- All applicants will be subject to references, an enhanced DBS check, and Right to Work checks.
- Applicants must currently reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK.
If you have extensive experience within SEND or care settings and are looking for a rewarding full-time, long-term role where you can positively impact the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
