Teaching Assistant Location: Worcester Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm) Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Temporary (with potential to become permanent) Applications without UK-based experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEND or SEMH needs will not be considered. Make a Real Difference - Support Pupils Who Need You Most Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in the Worcester area. The school provides a highly supportive, therapeutic and structured environment for pupils aged 11-17 who present with: Social, emotional and behavioural needs Trauma‑related barriers to learning Anxiety, low self‑esteem and attachment needs Challenging behaviours Additional learning needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties) This is an incredibly rewarding role for a resilient, nurturing and patient individual who is passionate about helping children thrive both emotionally and academically. Key Responsibilities Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle to engage Support challenging behaviours using de‑escalation and therapeutic approaches Work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils regulate emotions and re‑engage with learning Implement behaviour plans and personalised support strategies Encourage routines, emotional regulation and positive communication Work alongside teachers, pastoral leads and external professionals Create an inclusive, safe and consistent classroom environment Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour What We're Looking For Essential: UK‑based experience supporting children or young people with SEN / SEMH / behavioural needs Ability to remain calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations A firm but nurturing approach to behaviour Strong communication and teamwork skills Desirable (but not essential): Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification Experience in alternative provision, PRUs, SEN schools or youth work Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice, behaviour support or autism strategies Experience using visual supports or regulation strategies 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. MAYMONSEN