Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education are recruiting for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils within specialist resource bases attached to mainstream primary and secondary schools.

Resource bases provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs, allowing them to benefit from both specialist provision and mainstream education. Pupils may have Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Needs, SEMH, Social Communication Needs or Moderate Learning Difficulties, and require additional support to access learning and achieve their full potential.

With increasing demand across our partner schools, we have a range of opportunities available including long-term, temporary, temp-to-perm, permanent, full-time, part-time and flexible positions.

The Role

• Supporting pupils within specialist resource bases and inclusion provisions
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting pupils with EHCP targets and personalised learning programmes
• Promoting communication, confidence and independence
• Assisting pupils to access both specialist and mainstream learning environments
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Monitoring progress and contributing towards pupil outcomes

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience working within a UK school
• Strong understanding of inclusive education and safeguarding
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff
• Right to Work in the UK

Experience In Any Of The Following Is Highly Desirable

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Social Communication Needs
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• EHCP support
• Behaviour interventions
• Nurture provision
• Resource base settings
• Emotional regulation strategies
• Small-group intervention work