SEND Support Worker
Monarch Education is working with a special needs school in Bridgwater, to recruit full-time Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 5-19. Start dates are immediately with the view to securing your September 2026, dream job.
The role focuses on supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and SEMH, SEN Needs within a both mainstream and SEND Schools in the area. The successful candidate must have relevant SEN experience and be confident supporting pupils with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ASD and PMLD
* Support learning activities in line with individual education plans
* Assist with communication, including non-verbal methods where required
* Support pupils with sensory needs and engagement in lessons
* Assist with personal care where needed
* Implement behaviour and support strategies as directed by staff
* Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff
* Maintain a safe, structured, and consistent environment
Requirements
* Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
* Experience working with ASD and/or PMLD is essential
* Experience must be within a UK school or similar education setting
* Understanding of communication and behaviour support approaches
* Ability to support pupils with complex and additional needs
* Available to work full time (Monday to Friday)
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education
* leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
* 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 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.
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