SEND Teaching Assistant: Make a Difference in Classrooms

Monarch Education; Stafford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

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Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support Primary and Secondary pupils at a specialist SEND school in Stafford. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, adapting activities to EHCP targets and promoting communication, emotional regulation and independence.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and SEND professionals in a nurturing setting. The role offers full-time hours (8:30am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri) on a temporary to permanent contract with an ASAP start; daily pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, support work, youth work, coaching, or residential setting.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND.
• The ability to remain calm, positive, and proactive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual EHCP targets and needs
• Promote communication, emotional regulation, and independence
• Support pupils with SEMH, autism, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs
• Build positive relationships and act as a trusted adult role model
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEND professionals
• Assist with personal care where required
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Empathy

SEND experience

Job description

Monarch Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support Primary and Secondary pupils at a specialist SEND school in Stafford. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, adapting activities to EHCP targets and promoting communication, emotional regulation and independence.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and SEND professionals in a nurturing setting. The role offers full-time hours (8:30am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri) on a temporary to permanent contract with an ASAP start; daily pay