Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Safeguarding training

Refer a Friend bonus

Payroll & timesheet portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Cannock to support pupils with ASD, LD and SEMH. The role involves one-to-one support and small-group work, helping pupils access learning, develop communication and social skills, and build confidence across academic and emotional outcomes.

You'll join a welcoming team, benefit from ongoing training and specialist resources, and contribute to a child-centred environment with tailored interventions and supportive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEND, ASD, SEMH or complex needs.
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting pupils with communication difficulties and learning needs.
• Ability to tailor support to individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups to access learning.
• Help develop communication and social skills, confidence and independence.
• Contribute to positive academic and emotional outcomes for pupils.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Teamwork

Level 2 TA qualification

Education

A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Cannock
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Rate of Pay: £92.59 – £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP

Monarch Education are working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Cannock to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity within a supportive and nurturing setting, working with pupils who have a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), moderate and severe learning difficulties, communication and interaction needs, sensory processing difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them access learning, develop communication and social skills, build confidence and independence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and emotionally.

The school is committed to providing a child-centred learning environment where every pupil’s individual needs are understood and supported through tailored interventions, specialist resources, and a strong focus on personal development.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEND, ASD, SEMH, or complex needs, or relevant transferable skills
• A patient, calm, and nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Experience supporting pupils with communication difficulties and additional learning needs
• The ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, flexible, and resilient attitude
• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

What is on Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Excellent SEN resources and specialist facilities
• A positive and inclusive school culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced SEND professionals
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• CPD opportunities through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• £200 Refer a Friend bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Access to our simple online payroll and timesheet portal

To learn more about us, please visit our website: About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
• Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
• All applicants will be subject to 2 references, an enhanced DBS check, and right-to-work checks.
• Only applicants currently residing in the UK and eligible to work in the UK can be considered.
• If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, though your details will be kept on file for future vacancies.