SEN Teaching Assistants

Confidential; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

CPD and training through Affinity

Safeguarding training

Timesheet/pay management portal

Refer-a-Friend £200 bonus

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Secondary Special School in Bury. The role involves supporting pupils aged 11-19 with SEND, including ASC and MLD, inside and outside the classroom, building confidence and social skills.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to enable access to learning, adapt strategies to individual needs, and promote positive behaviour throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Patience, caring and resilient
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Calm and proactive in a busy school environment
• Willingness to learn and develop in a specialist educational setting

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Assisting teachers with the delivery of lessons and learning activities
• Encouraging student participation and engagement in learning
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Adapting support strategies to meet individual learning needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and independence
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting students throughout the school day, including during transitions and break times

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience and resilience

Communication and teamwork

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Bury | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Immediate Start Available

Monarch Education is currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a welcoming and supportive Secondary Special School in Bury.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential in education.

The school caters for pupils aged 11-19 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), communication needs and associated learning challenges. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student can succeed.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will help pupils access learning, develop social skills and build confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Assisting teachers with the delivery of lessons and learning activities
• Encouraging student participation and engagement in learning
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Adapting support strategies to meet individual learning needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and independence
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting students throughout the school day, including during transitions and break times

We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Are patient, caring and resilient
• Can build positive relationships with young people and staff
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Are committed to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Can remain calm and proactive in a busy school environment
• Are willing to learn and develop within a specialist educational setting

Ideal Backgrounds

We would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience in:

• SEN Schools
• Mainstream Schools
• Teaching Assistant Roles
• Support Work
• Care Work
• Residential Childcare
• Youth Work
• Behaviour Support
• Sports Coaching
• Mental Health Support
• Social Care
• Psychology Graduates
• Education Studies Graduates

What the School Offers

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and welcoming staff team
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• Long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent employment

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and training opportunities through the Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding Training
• Online portal for timesheets and pay management
• Refer-a-Friend scheme with a £200 bonus for successful referrals