SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND School
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Full Time and Part Time Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the School
Monarch Education are working with a specialist SEND school in Nottingham, supporting children and young people with a range of additional and complex needs.
Pupils may require additional support with communication, learning, sensory processing, physical needs, personal care, behaviour and emotional regulation.
The school provides a highly supportive and nurturing environment, with staff working closely together to ensure pupils can access learning, develop independence, build confidence and achieve their individual goals.
About the Role
Monarch Education is looking for a caring, patient and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist education setting.
You will provide 1:1, small group and classroom support, adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of pupils. Depending on the class and pupils you support, the role may also involve personal care, sensory support, communication support and managing behaviours that challenge.
You will need to be calm, compassionate and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1, small group and classroom SEND support.
- Support pupils with a range of additional and complex needs.
- Assist pupils with their learning, communication and engagement.
- Support pupils with sensory and emotional regulation.
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
- Provide personal care and physical support where required.
- Support pupils who may display behaviours that challenge.
- Follow individual EHCPs, education, behaviour and support plans.
- Work closely with teachers, SEND professionals and other support staff.
- Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEND, disabilities or additional needs.
- A patient, caring and resilient approach.
- Confidence supporting individuals with varying levels of need.
- Ability to build positive and professional relationships.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Willingness to provide personal care where required.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within a specialist SEND school or provision.
- Experience supporting pupils with complex learning, communication, sensory or physical needs.
- Experience with Autism and communication needs.
- Experience supporting challenging behaviour or emotional regulation.
- Knowledge of alternative communication methods such as PECS or Makaton.
- Care, residential, support work or healthcare experience.
- Team Teach or other positive behaviour management training.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education
- GLA Approved Supplier
- Access to high-quality CPD through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding Training
- Refer-a-friend scheme with a £200 bonus
- Online portal to manage timesheets and pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Opportunities to secure permanent positions
Important Information
All pay rates quoted are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and Right to Work verification.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom and applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
If you have experience supporting individuals with SEND and are passionate about helping children and young people develop their independence, confidence and learning, apply today.
