Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Shirley, Solihull
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary – Permanent

Applications without UK-based experience supporting adults, children or young people with SEN will not be considered.

Make a Difference Every Day – Support Pupils with a Wide Range of SEN Needs

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is proud to be partnering with a supportive, inclusive and child‑centred specialist SEN school in the Shirley, Solihull area. The school provides education for pupils aged 4-16 with a range of additional needs, including:

• Moderate learning difficulties (MLD)
• Autism and communication needs
• Social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Physical or medical needs
• Global developmental delay

The school is highly respected for its nurturing ethos, positive behaviour approach and commitment to helping every child develop independence, confidence and life skills.

We are now seeking dedicated, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about helping children overcome barriers and achieve small but meaningful progress every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional learning, communication and sensory needs
• Follow personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
• Provide 1:1 or small‑group support in and out of the classroom
• Use visual timetables, communication tools and structured routines
• Assist with personal care where required (training provided)
• Support positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Encourage independence, confidence and social interaction

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or in a care/education setting (essential)
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification (desirable but not essential)
• A calm, nurturing and resilient approach
• Ability to adapt quickly and work proactively
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of SEN strategies, sensory needs or communication approaches such as PECs or Makaton (desirable)

Why Work 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

Important Information:

• All pay rates quoted include rolled‑up holiday pay.
• Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All applicants must undergo:
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • 2 professional references
  • Right to work verification
• We can only accept applications from candidates currently living in the UK with full right to work.
• Due to high application volumes, we may be unable to respond to everyone. If you don’t hear back within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may contact you about future suitable opportunities.

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