Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

CPD opportunities

Safeguarding training

Payroll portal access

Job summary

Monarch Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs at a secondary school in Kidderminster. The role is full-time, long-term, with daily pay between £92.59 and £120.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assisting with lessons and managing behaviour to enable learning and confidence building. The successful candidate will help students engage with learning, develop relationships, and progress towards Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to remain positive and proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Support students working towards Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications.
• Help manage behaviour positively and consistently in line with school policies.
• Encourage emotional regulation, independence and social development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to support individual learning plans.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

Strong communication

Calm and patient

Resilient

Relationship building

Team Teach training

Job description

Teaching Assistant

SEMH Secondary School

Location: Kidderminster

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Long-Term Ongoing

Pay: £92.59 - 120 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a committed and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) secondary school in Kidderminster. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone who thrives in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment.

The school supports students aged 11-16 who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Most pupils are working towards Entry Level and Foundation Skills qualifications, while some are also studying towards selected GCSE qualifications. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students engage with learning, develop positive relationships, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Support students working towards Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications.
• Help manage behaviour positively and consistently in line with school policies.
• Encourage emotional regulation, independence and social development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to support individual learning plans.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain positive and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

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

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.