SEN Teaching Assistants

Confidential; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD courses via Affinity Academy

Free Safeguarding Training

Online portal for timesheets and paysl

£200 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Monarch Education is partnering with a Primary Special School in Radcliffe to recruit enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants. You will support pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, to access learning and develop independence. A nurturing environment aims to help every child feel safe and understood.

We welcome graduates and those with care or support experience. Join a collaborative team and contribute to ongoing pupil development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings or mainstream primary education.
• Patience, resilience and passion for helping children.
• Willingness to support pupils with ASC and communication needs.
• Desire to work with teachers, therapists and support staff to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support to pupils with additional needs
• Working on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning activities
• Assisting with sensory-based and practical learning sessions
• Helping students develop independence and confidence
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to meet individual needs
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Support for additional needs

Reliability and patience

Adaptability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Monarch Education is working in partnership with a fantastic Primary Special School in Radcliffe that is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team as soon as possible.

This specialist setting supports children with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication and interaction needs, learning difficulties, and complex SEN requirements. The school's focus is on creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, understood and confident to learn.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils throughout the school day, helping them access learning, develop independence and celebrate individual achievements, however big or small.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Providing classroom support to pupils with additional needs
• Working on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning activities
• Assisting with sensory-based and practical learning sessions
• Helping students develop independence and confidence
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to meet individual needs
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Who Would Be Suitable?

We are looking for individuals who are patient, resilient and passionate about helping children succeed.

You may have experience in:

• Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings
• Mainstream primary education
• Care or support work
• Children's residential care
• Nursery or early years settings
• Mental health support
• Youth work
• Behaviour support roles
• Sports coaching
• Family support work

We also welcome applications from graduates looking to begin a career in education, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or child development.

What We're Looking For

• A caring and positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to build strong relationships with children and staff
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
• Reliability, patience and adaptability
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential

Why Join This School?

• Supportive and welcoming leadership team
• Well-resourced classrooms and specialist facilities
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Friendly and collaborative staff culture
• Chance to make a lasting impact on children's lives every day

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD courses through the Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding Training
• Online portal for timesheets and payslips
• £200 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment