Monarch Education is delighted to be supporting a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school based in Kettering, in recruiting a dedicated and resilient Secondary Teaching Assistant. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support young people with additional needs and contribute to a positive, nurturing learning environment where every learner can thrive. Key Responsibilities Support students across KS3 and KS4 in small, focused class settings Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support to learners with SEMH needs Build strong and supportive relationships that encourage engagement and emotional regulation Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities and behaviour strategies Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment Collaborate closely with teaching staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams 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 (unlimited referrals) User-friendly online portal to manage pay and timesheets To learn more about who we are and what sets Monarch apart, please visit our website: https://www.monarcheducation.co.uk Important Information All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay. We are committed to Equal Opportunities in employment. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As this role involves daily work with children and regulated activity, successful applicants will be required to undergo 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and a right-to-work check. This vacancy is based within the United Kingdom. We can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Due to high application volumes, we may not contact all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We will keep your details on file for future opportunities.