Teaching Assistant – Speech and Language

Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Location: Mansfield
Setting: Specialist SEN School
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible (Full-time / Part-time options available)

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly specialised environment supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, particularly communication and interaction difficulties, including Autism (ASD) and speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).

You will play a key role in supporting students both academically and socially, helping them to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and tailored lessons
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
• Help implement EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

Desirable

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD or speech and language needs
• Knowledge of communication strategies (e.g., PECS, Makaton)
• Team Teach or similar behaviour management training
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning approaches

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Opportunities to gain experience across specialist SEN settings
• Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

About Us

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit:
About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay
• Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• This role is subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right to work in the UK checks
• Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK
• Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with communication and additional needs and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you.