SEN Teaching Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant in Mansfield. The role includes providing tailored support for pupils with Autism and ADHD, delivering targeted interventions, and collaborating with teachers. Successful candidates will have relevant experience and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive daily rate and flexible working options.

Benefits

Opportunity to enhance CPD portfolio

Free Safeguarding training

£200 bonus for referrals

Online portal for managing pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role supporting children with SEN.
• Understanding of EYFS and sensory integration strategies is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Deliver targeted interventions and assist with personalised learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and external professionals to monitor progress.

Skills

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Supporting children with Autism and ADHD

Calm and proactive approach

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Mansfield
Pay: £90-£100 per day (term time only)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (3 to 5 days per week)
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: Immediately Available

About the Role

Monarch Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive school in Mansfield to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, and behaviours that challenge. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent, offering consistency and fulfilment for the right candidate.

You will work both 1:1 and in small groups, delivering tailored interventions and supporting emotional regulation and engagement. The school operates across multiple sites, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
• Deliver targeted interventions and assist with personalised learning plans
• Support emotional regulation and sensory needs using tools such as PECS and visual timetables
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to monitor progress
• Promote independence, engagement, and a safe learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or similar role
• Background in supporting children or young people with Autism, ADHD, or developmental delay
• Understanding of EYFS and sensory integration strategies (desirable)
• Calm, patient, and proactive approach with a commitment to consistency
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• 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)

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 United Kingdom. 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.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability