SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

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Location: Secondary Special Needs School, Whitefield
Start Date: Easter 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

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Monarch Education is excited to present an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a well-established secondary special needs school in Whitefield. This full-time, long-term role is set to start at Easter 2025, and we're seeking someone who is passionate about supporting students with special educational needs to help them reach their full potential.

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About the Role:

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As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in assisting students with a variety of special educational needs in a secondary school setting. You will work alongside class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support, helping students to access the curriculum and reach their personal and academic goals.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with special educational needs, including autism spectrum disorders, moderate learning difficulties, and physical disabilities.
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• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering lessons that are differentiated and accessible for students with SEND.
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• Support students' social and emotional development, using positive behavior strategies to maintain an inclusive and calm classroom environment.
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• Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and assist in tracking student progress.
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• Foster students' independence and self-esteem, acting as a positive role model.
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• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to provide holistic support for students.
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• Assist in resource preparation and maintain a safe, organized learning space.
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Candidate Specification:

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We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

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• \nAn education-related qualification is desirable, but not essential. We will also consider applicants with extensive experience in the education sector or similar fields.
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• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, or in a similar role, preferably within a SEND setting.
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• Strong understanding of special educational needs and how to support students with a variety of learning difficulties and disabilities.
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• Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting students in overcoming challenges.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, staff, and parents.
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• A proactive and adaptable approach to support students' individual learning needs.
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• A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.
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Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

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• Flexible working opportunities
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• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
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• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
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• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
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• Competitive daily rates
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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)

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Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

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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.

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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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Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

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• Flexible working opportunities
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• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
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• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
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• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
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• Competitive daily rates
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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)

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Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

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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.

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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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