SEN Teaching Assistant

Chesterfield
Full Time
£92.59 to £120 per day
ASAP Start Available
Monarch Education

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant required for Nursery provision

Monarch Education are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Chesterfield.

This is a full-time opportunity working 1:1 within EYFS, suppporting communication, interaction and sensory needs. You will work as part of an established SEN team, working on a 1:1 basis while collaborating with other SEN Teaching Assistants working within the school.

The school is looking for a highly experienced and nurturing SEN practitioner who can build strong relationships, provide consistent support and adapt their approach to meet individual needs.

Why Apply?

• Full time position with an immediate start
• Competitive daily rates of £92.59 to £120 per day
• Opportunity to work within a dedicated SEN team
• Supportive school environment
• Valuable experience within an Early Years setting
• Long-term opportunity
• Dedicated support from Monarch Education throughout your placement

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND
• Experience working within a school, nursery or childcare setting
• Strong understanding of communication and interaction needs
• Experience supporting children with sensory needs
• A patient, calm and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Right to work in the UK

Candidates with Early Years, Nursery or specialist SEN experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

About the Role

You will provide dedicated support to a pupil with significant sensory and communication difficulties, helping them access learning opportunities and engage positively within the Nursery environment.

Working alongside teachers and other SEN Teaching Assistants, you will help deliver individualised support strategies, encourage communication and interaction, and promote independence and participation throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs
• Support communication, interaction and engagement
• Assist with sensory regulation strategies and activities
• Encourage participation in learning and play-based activities
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider SEN team
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and developmental progress

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven SEN experience within a school or nursery setting
• Experience supporting pupils with communication and interaction difficulties
• Strong understanding of sensory needs
• A calm, resilient and nurturing approach
• Excellent teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to supporting pupils with complex additional needs

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)

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Chesterfield, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Monarch Education team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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.