SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Education Specialist to support children with special educational needs. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on young learners' lives by providing tailored assistance. The position is based in a primary school with a 'Good' Ofsted rating, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and students. With competitive pay rates and the potential for a permanent placement, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about education and dedicated to making a difference. Join a team that values professional development and offers comprehensive support to its staff.

Benefits

Competitive daily wage

Dedicated consultant support

CV and job application assistance

Free safeguarding training

Training workshops and CPD courses

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• At least a year's experience working with children who have SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and full-time availability.

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 with SEND students throughout your placement.
• Supporting children with various special educational needs.

Skills

Experience with SEN students

Understanding of safeguarding

Availability for full-time work

Job description

Start date: May 2025

Pay: £88.92 to £105.89 a day

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term time only).

Do you get really excited about helping kids who learn differently or need help talking? Then guess what? This job as an Education Specialist at Monarch Education could be perfect for you! You can use all the cool things you know and have learned to make a real difference.

We are representing a Primary school in the GL5 area that has a role for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Year 1 to start in May 2025. The school has an Ofsted rating of "Good" and is part of a trust. They have a great ethos that provides children with the best possible environment to learn and achieve. This, coupled with fantastic facilities and beautiful grounds, makes this role one you will not want to miss.

You'll be matched to young people based on your experience and will mostly be working 1:1 with this pupil throughout your placement. These SEND students at the school already have an Education Health Care Plan in place. The placement is initially temporary but has the potential to be permanent if the school thinks you are a good match for them.

Key information

• Competitive pay rates from £88.92 to £105.89 a day.
• You'll be matched to students & you'll work with them on a 1:1 basis.
• Provided education on school site.
• Working with pupils that have various special educational needs and/or social, emotional & mental health needs.

What are we looking for?

• At least a year's experience of working with children who have SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Understanding of & commitment to safeguarding.
• Full-time consistent availability.

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 CVs and job applications.
• Fast, effective compliance service.
• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants.
• You will receive free, up-to-date safeguarding training.
• Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.
• The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.

Apply

Click apply now or call 01179382100 and ask for Jack Curtis.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavor 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.

*All applicants are subject to strict vetting procedures and will be asked to provide right to work in the UK, DBS, and references.