SEN Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a Primary School setting. This role involves providing tailored support to students with various learning difficulties, including autism and ADHD, while fostering their confidence and independence. The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, and skilled in managing challenging behavior. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working opportunities, and continuous professional development in a supportive environment dedicated to the welfare of children. Join a team that values your contributions and makes a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive daily wage

Dedicated consultant support

CV and job application assistance

Fast compliance service

Referral bonus of £200

Free safeguarding training

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Exclusive vacancies

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, including autism and ADHD.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support for pupils with SEND to access the curriculum.
• Adapt lesson materials and teaching strategies to individual needs.

Skills

Experience with SEND children

Positive reinforcement techniques

Strong communication skills

Patience and empathy

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Ability to adapt learning materials

Collaborative mindset

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Education

Relevant experience working with children

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education are currently looking for a dedicated SEN TA (Teaching Assistant) to work within a Primary School in B16. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individual who is available between the hours of 8:30 - 15:30 either full time or part time. You will need to have experience working with SEND children and must be comfortable with personal care.

Requirements of applicant:

1. Experience working with children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and other learning difficulties.
2. Ability to manage challenging behaviour using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques.
3. Strong communication skills to effectively support students, teachers, and parents.
4. Patience, empathy, and resilience to work with pupils who require additional support.
5. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment.
6. Ability to adapt learning materials and activities to meet the needs of individual pupils.
7. Collaborative mindset to work effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists.
8. Basic literacy and numeracy skills to support students in their academic progress.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they can access the curriculum.
• Assist children with learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and physical disabilities.
• Adapt lesson materials and teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Use positive behaviour management techniques to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Foster confidence, independence, and social skills in pupils.
• Support children with personal care needs, if required.

Benefits of working with Monarch Education:

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience.
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns.
• Support in writing CV's and job applications.
• Fast, effective compliance service.
• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers, Teaching Assistants or Nursery Staff.
• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training.
• The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.

Salary: £85 - 110 per day (Reviewed after 12 weeks placement*)

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access to:

• Flexible working opportunities.
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200.
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts.
• Competitive daily rates.

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

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.