SEN Teaching Assistant & Behaviour Mentor

Monarch Education; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Refer a Friend Scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants and Behaviour Mentors to work within specialist education settings across Telford. We are looking for resilient, enthusiastic and adaptable individuals who can support pupils with a range of additional needs and help them achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

This role is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, but we also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience gained through support work,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patience, resilience and a calm approach under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Health & Social Care, Education, Childhood Studies and related subjects

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
• Encouraging communication, engagement and independence
• Assisting with learning activities both inside and outside the classroom
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes, enrichment activities and educational visits
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and external professionals
• Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Strong communication and relationship‑

Patience and resilience

Safeguarding and safeguarding outcomes

Experience supporting children, young/

Ability to work in multidisciplinary

Education

Graduates welcome in Psychology, Criminology, Health & Social Care, Education, Childhood Studies

Job description

Monarch Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants and Behaviour Mentors to work within specialist education settings across Telford. We are looking for resilient, enthusiastic and adaptable individuals who can support pupils with a range of additional needs and help them achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

This role is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, but we also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience gained through support work,