SEND Support Worker Monarch Education is working with a special needs school in Taunton, to recruit full-time Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 5-19. Start dates are immediately with the view to securing your September 2026, dream job. The role focuses on supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and SEMH, SEN Needs within a both mainstream and SEND Schools in the area. The successful candidate must have relevant SEN experience and be confident supporting pupils with complex needs. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ASD, ADHD and SEMH Support learning activities in line with individual education plans Assist with communication, including non-verbal methods where required Support pupils with sensory needs and engagement in lessons Assist with personal care where needed Implement behaviour and support strategies as directed by staff Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff Maintain a safe, structured, and consistent environment Requirements Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN Experience working with ASD and/or PMLD is essential Experience must be within a UK school or similar education setting Understanding of communication and behaviour support approaches Ability to support pupils with complex and additional needs Available to work full time (Monday to Friday) 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.