Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant- Secondary Location: Birmingham Contract: Short-term & Long-term Opportunities Start: Immediate & Ongoing Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs and the experience to make an immediate impact in mainstream schools. Monarch Education is expanding our dedicated bank of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants, and we're looking for skilled, passionate, and reliable professionals to support pupils across a range of mainstream secondary schools in Birmingham. About the Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant with Monarch Education, you'll have the opportunity to work flexibly across different school environments, providing vital support for pupils with additional needs. Assignments vary from day-to-day cover to longer-term placements, giving you the freedom to choose what fits your schedule and career goals. What You'll Be Doing Offering tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND Assisting with learning activities, behaviour support, and emotional regulation Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff Creating an inclusive, positive, and engaging learning experience for every child Adapting resources and strategies to meet individual needs We're Looking For Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD) A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Flexibility and willingness to work across different school settings Ideally a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (not essential with strong experience) 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 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) Ready to Make a Difference? If you're a committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work and rewarding opportunities across Birmingham, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the Monarch Education community. 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.