SEN Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in Bolton that supports pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

This is not a traditional Teaching Assistant role. The school is looking for dedicated Intervention Support Workers who can build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure and help young people overcome significant barriers to learning and engagement.

The school follows a trauma-informed approach and uses the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy). Many pupils have experienced adverse childhood experiences and require consistent adults who can provide stability, support and understanding.

The successful candidates will be patient, resilient and relationship-focused. Staff who are able to connect with young people, de-escalate situations and maintain professional boundaries are highly valued within the setting.

Due to the nature of the role, all applicants must be drivers with access to their own vehicle and business insurance. There may be occasions where pupils require support away from the classroom environment, accessing approved local facilities such as libraries, sports centres and community resources as part of planned interventions and behaviour support strategies.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH, ASC and additional behavioural needs
• Building trusted, consistent relationships with young people
• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
• Supporting pupils during periods of dysregulation
• Implementing behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams
• Encouraging engagement with education and personal development
• Acting as a positive role model throughout the school day

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, ASC or behavioural needs
• A trauma-informed approach to supporting challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people succeed
• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance

Ideal backgrounds include:

• SEMH Schools
• Alternative Provision
• Youth Work
• Children’s Residential Care
• Support Work
• Behaviour Mentoring
• Inclusion Support
• SEND Education
• Sports Coaching
• Mental Health Support
• Youth Offending Services
• Social Care

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive specialist school that invests heavily in staff development and values consistency, compassion and relationship-led practice. All positions are offered on a temp-to-perm basis, providing a clear pathway into a permanent role.

If you’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and have the resilience, empathy and commitment needed to thrive in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

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

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

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

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