At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with Special Educational Needs to thrive in their learning and personal development.
- Company: Join a leading education recruitment provider dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free training, and a referral bonus scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND settings and strong behaviour management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27353 - 33431 £ per year.
Location: Birmingham/Solihull
Contract: Full time - temporary to permanent roles
Salary: Competitive - Based on Experience
About the role:
You will be helping pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive both in the classroom and as individuals. Working closely with students every day, you will support their learning, build their confidence and support with their personal development. This is a hands-on role and many key aspects include managing and responding to challenging behaviours in a calm, confident and proactive manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Experience working within SEND
- Strong behaviour management skills and confidence in handling challenging situations.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to supporting learning and development.
- De-escalate situations effectively and implement behaviour strategies that promote positive outcomes.
- The ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils and staff.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a SEND, SEMH, PRU or behaviour-focused setting.
- Strong behaviour management skills with the confidence to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely.
- Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties, or associated behavioural needs.
- A resilient, proactive and hands-on approach to supporting young people.
- Confidence working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils displaying challenging behaviour.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding training
- Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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, in 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 operates 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.
SEND Teaching Assistant in Solihull employer: Monarch Education
Monarch Education is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. As a SEND Teaching Assistant in Loughborough, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, including free safeguarding training, and enjoy a rewarding role that makes a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs. With a focus on collaboration and community, Monarch Education fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
