Teaching Assistant – Special needs

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Education seeks experienced Teaching Assistants for roles across Derbyshire, including primary, secondary and SEND settings. Roles range from daily supply to longer-term, with flexible working to fit your schedule.

Candidates should be confident supporting pupils with various needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD) and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. A patient, adaptable approach will help children reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in settings supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work with pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD or other needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in classroom settings.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver activities.
• Promote pupil confidence and wellbeing through supportive interactions.

Skills

Experience as Teaching Assistant

SEND support

Patience and adaptability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for helping children

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Derbyshire

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

We’re currently recruiting for rewarding opportunities within specialist education settings in Derbyshire. These roles offer the chance to make a real difference to young people’s learning, confidence, and wellbeing while working within supportive and dedicated school teams.

Whether you’re looking for day-to-day supply, a longer-term position, or your next permanent move, there are flexible opportunities available to suit your schedule.

We’re looking for:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• Confidence supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD or other additional needs
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential

Why work with Monarch Education?

• Competitive pay
• Daily supply, short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Flexible working to fit around you
• Access to Affinity Academy for free CPD and training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• GCA-approved supplier through Affinity Workforce Solutions (Lot 1 and Lot 2)
• Opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEND settings

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.