Monarch Education is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist school in Great Barr to recruit a part-time SEND Teaching Assistant. This rewarding role involves supporting Early Years pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years practitioner who is passionate about supporting young children at the start of their learning journey, particularly those with additional emotional and behavioural needs, in a calm and nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Early Years pupils Support children with SEMH needs, focusing on emotional regulation and positive behaviour Assist with learning activities in line with the EYFS framework Support pupils with communication, social development, and daily routines Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies Help create a safe, calm, and nurturing classroom environment Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals Essential Criteria Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 or equivalent) Experience working with children with SEMH needs Strong understanding of Early Years development and EYFS Calm, patient, and resilient approach Strong communication and interpersonal skills A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs Available to work part-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.