Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Cannock
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay Rate: £92.59 – £120 per day (depending on experience)

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs? Monarch Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Cannock that supports pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs.

This rewarding role involves working with children and young people who may have Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), communication needs, sensory processing difficulties, and associated behavioural or emotional needs. The school provides a highly supportive and nurturing environment, focused on helping every pupil achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with the delivery of personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and independence skills.
• Support students with sensory and emotional regulation strategies throughout the school day.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and wider support staff.
• Foster a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils can thrive.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from both qualified Teaching Assistants and individuals with transferable skills and relevant SEND experience that are able to work in Cannock.

Suitable backgrounds may include:

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Residential Care Worker
• Support Worker
• Sports Coach
• Youth Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Care Assistant
• Children’s Services Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within specialist education while making a real difference every day.

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.