Teaching Assistant – Special needs

Teaching Assistant – Special needs

Full-Time 22500 - 27500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support children with additional needs and help them thrive in their learning journey.
  • Company: Monarch Education, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working hours, and free training opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career growth in education.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on young people's confidence and wellbeing every day.
  • Qualifications: Experience with ASD, ADHD, and other additional needs; strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.

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.

Teaching Assistant – Special needs employer: Monarch Recruitment Ltd

Monarch Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Cheltenham. As an Inclusion Assistant, you will benefit from flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development through our Affinity Academy, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Join us to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying competitive pay and a collaborative culture.

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Contact Details:

Monarch Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant – Special needs

Experience as a Teaching Assistant
Support for pupils with ASD
Support for pupils with ADHD
Support for pupils with SEMH
Support for pupils with MLD
Support for pupils with SLD
Patient approach