Teaching Assistant

Confidential; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Leading provider (GCA)

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Refer a Friend Scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking an SEN SEMH Teaching Assistant to support 11-16 year olds in a specialist setting in Stourport-on-Severn. This role focuses on helping students access education, develop social skills and achieve positive outcomes both in and out of the classroom.

The role requires building trusted relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and delivering differentiated activities in a safe, inclusive environment. Immediate start, full-time, long-term placement.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Resilience, patience and a proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Experience with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Build positive relationships with students who may display challenging behaviours.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour strategies.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development.

Skills

SEMH support

Pupil engagement

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Job description

Teaching Assistant

SEND | SEMH | Secondary setting | 11-16 yr olds

Location: Stourport-on-Severn
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay: £92.59 – £120 per day (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, Autism, ADHD, or other additional needs? If so, Monarch Education would love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Stourport-on-Severn. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who require additional support to access education, develop social skills, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role

As an SEN SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students who may display challenging behaviours.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour strategies.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from both qualified Teaching Assistants and individuals with transferable skills and relevant experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.

Experience from the following backgrounds would be highly desirable:

• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Residential Care Worker
• Support Worker
• Sports Coach
• Youth Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Children’s Services
• Mental Health Support Roles
• Outreach or Community Support Work

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Resilience, patience and a proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Experience working with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, behavioural needs or vulnerable young people.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need additional support to thrive in education.

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.