SEND Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Shirley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Affinity Academy CPD

Free Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus

Online portal to manage pay and timesc

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a proactive SEND Teaching Assistant/HLTA to support pupils with varied needs in Birmingham/Solihull. You will help learners thrive in class, assist with learning and personal development, and manage challenging behaviours calmly and supportively.

Work will be 1:1 and in small groups, providing targeted support for students with autism, ADHD and SEMH. This hands-on role offers safeguarding responsibilities and opportunities to develop CPD through Monarch's Affinity

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a SEND, SEMH, PRU or behaviour-focused setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills to de-escalate situations.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs including autism and ADHD.
• Resilient, proactive and hands-on approach to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Experience working within SEND.
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence in handling challenging situations.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to supporting learning and development.
• De-escalate situations effectively and implement behaviour strategies.
• Build trust and positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small group work

Complex needs

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant/HLTA

Location: Birmingham/Solihull

Contract: Full time - temporary to permanent roles

Salary: Competitive - Based on Experience

About the role

You will be helping pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive both in the classroom and as individuals. Working closely with students every day, you will support their learning, build their confidence and support with their personal development. This is a hands-on role and many key aspect which include managing and responding to challenging behaviours in a calm, confident and proactive manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience working within SEND
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence in handling challenging situations.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to supporting learning and development.
• De-escalate situations effectively and implement behaviour strategies that promote positive outcomes.
• The ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a SEND, SEMH, PRU or behaviour-focused setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills with the confidence to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties, or associated behavioural needs.
• A resilient, proactive and hands-on approach to supporting young people.
• Confidence working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils displaying challenging behaviour.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• GCA Approved Supplier
• 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 url removed

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 UK. 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.