Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Monarch Education is currently recruiting Special Needs Youth Workers and Teaching Assistants to work with pupils aged 8-18 who present with challenging behaviours, ASD, ADHD, and Asperger's. We're proud to be working with a large multi-academy trust in the Taunton area, offering a variety of roles across primary, secondary, and SEND specialist schools starting September 2025. About the Role: Full-time only : Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Temporary to permanent : Ideal for candidates looking to secure a long-term position 1:1 and small group support : On-site and off-site, managing behaviours and building strong relationships ✅ What We're Looking For: Experience working with children or young adults (essential) Ability to support pupils with SEND and challenging behaviours Friendly, resilient, and professional attitude Strong behaviour management skills (or willingness to learn) Team Teach trained (desirable, not essential) Able to provide references from an educational background Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) Thrive or ELSA trained (desirable, not essential) ✨ What We Offer: £200 Referral Bonus - Recommend a friend and get rewarded! Guaranteed Work Scheme - Consistent placements you can rely on DBS Cost Refund - Get your DBS refunded after just 12 days of work Competitive Daily Pay - Based on your experience and role Dedicated Consultant - Personalised support throughout your journey CV & Application Guidance - Helping you stand out to schools ⚡ Fast Compliance Process - Quick and smooth onboarding ️ Free Safeguarding Training Ongoing CPD & Training Opportunities How to Register: Email your CV to DL-Monarch- and one of our friendly consultants will be in touch. Prefer to speak to someone? Call our Bristol office on 0117 938 2100. Still deciding? Hear from our current candidates about their experience working with Monarch Education! Monarch Education is a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry, passionate about our people and the services we provide. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, or disability. We also adhere to strict safeguarding procedures. As an Affinity Workforce Solutions company, Monarch Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and a right to work in the UK check. Please note: This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. We can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. While we strive to respond to all applications, due to high volume, we regret that this may not always be possible. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application was not successful this time, but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.