Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Chesterfield
Full time, part time and day-to-day opportunities available
£92.59 to £120 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Monarch Education

Looking ahead to September? Monarch Education are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Chesterfield.

Whether you are looking for a long-term position, part-time work or flexible day-to-day assignments, we have a range of opportunities available in schools that need skilled and dedicated SEN support staff for the new academic year.

Why consider this role?

• Flexible working options to suit your availability
• Opportunities across a variety of primary schools in Chesterfield
• Long-term and short-term placements available from September
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Chance to make a genuine difference to pupils with additional needs
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Monarch Education consultant

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEN or SEND
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
• Strong communication skills and a patient, adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupil wellbeing

Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs or other additional needs is highly desirable.

About the Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant in Chesterfield, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning and achieve their potential.

You may be supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis, within small intervention groups or as part of wider classroom support. Schools are looking for individuals who can provide consistency, encouragement and positive role modelling throughout the school day.

This role would suit candidates from education, childcare, support work, youth work or care backgrounds who have experience working with children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in the classroom
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions
• Encourage independence, engagement and confidence
• Assist with differentiated learning activities
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

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)

Ready for September?

If you have experience supporting children with SEN and are looking for your next opportunity in Chesterfield, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for September starts and speak with a member of the Monarch Education team about the roles available in your area.

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.