Monarch Education is working in partnership with a specialist school in Solihull to recruit a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a structured, supportive, and nurturing learning environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated and resilient individual who is passionate about supporting primary‑aged pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop emotional regulation, positive behavior, and the confidence to engage with learning in a structured and nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils Support children with SEMH needs, focusing on emotional regulation and positive behavior Assist with the delivery of individual support plans and tailored interventions Support pupils with communication, behavior, and social development Use positive behavior management and de-escalation strategies Help maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive classroom environment Support daily routines, transitions, and structured learning activities Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals Essential Criteria Experience working with SEND pupils, particularly SEMH Experience supporting primary-aged children Strong behavior management and de-escalation skills Calm, patient, and resilient approach Strong communication and interpersonal skills Genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs Available to work full-time on a long-term basis 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) 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.