Monarch Education is recruiting a Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a special needs school located in the Nottingham area. The role involves working as part of a staff team to support learners with a range of needs, helping them to access learning and develop key skills. About the School The school provides specialist provision aimed at enabling every learner to achieve positive outcomes in learning, social development and emotional wellbeing. The approach focuses on enabling pupils to reach their potential and develop the skills needed to participate in their community and wider society. The school aims for children, young people and their families to be listened to, included, and supported at the right time by the right people. With appropriate support and high aspirations, pupils are encouraged to work towards long-term positive outcomes in adult life. The school's values include: Recognising achievements and working towards individual potential Overcoming barriers to learning Succeeding in aspirations and maintaining safety and wellbeing Taking part in activities, enjoying school life and forming positive friendships Supporting others and contributing to the community Communicating and interacting positively Engaging in learning each day and preparing for future steps Developing fulfilling lives and building positive expectations for the future Role Responsibilities Support pupils with SEND in line with individual plans Assist with class activities and curriculum participation Record progress and share relevant information with staff Support communication, engagement and behaviour needs Work collaboratively with teachers and external professionals Contribute to maintaining a structured and safe learning environment Requirements Experience supporting children or young people with SEND Understanding of SEND support strategies Ability to follow plans, policies and staff guidance Effective communication and teamwork skills Commitment to supporting the school's aims and values 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. MARMONSEN