SEND Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Resource Base (Long-Term Role)

Location: Peasedown St John, Somerset
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: September
Contract: Long-Term

Monarch Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in Peasedown St John. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join the school's specialist resource base from September.

The Role

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), helping them access learning, develop confidence, and thrive within a structured and nurturing environment.

Working alongside experienced teaching and SEND staff, you will play a key role in supporting the child's academic, social, and emotional development throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 support to meet the pupil's individual SEND needs
• Supporting engagement and participation in learning activities
• Using appropriate communication and behavioural support strategies
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive social interactions
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider school team
• Helping to create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Assisting with personal care, if required

About the School

This friendly and inclusive primary school in Peasedown St John is committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential. The school benefits from a dedicated resource base, supportive leadership team, and a collaborative staff culture where professional development and staff wellbeing are highly valued.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Is patient, nurturing, and resilient
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Is adaptable and responsive to individual learning needs
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively
• Holds relevant Teaching Assistant or SEND qualifications/training (desirable but not essential)

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.

• 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.