SEN Teaching Assistant Early Years Derby Full time 8:30am to 3:30pm £92.59 to £120 per day Monarch Education are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to work within the Early Years provision of a primary school in Derby. This setting has a high number of pupils with special educational needs, so this role would suit someone with strong SEN experience who is confident supporting a range of additional needs in a busy and rewarding environment. About the Role You will support pupils within Early Years, working on a one to one and small group basis to help them access learning, develop communication skills and build positive routines. The role involves supporting a variety of needs, requiring a patient, proactive and adaptable approach. Key Responsibilities Support pupils with SEN across the Early Years setting Assist with structured and play based learning activities Encourage communication, engagement and social development Support behaviour and emotional regulation Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive environment Requirements Experience working with SEN or SEND is essential Experience within Early Years or primary settings is highly desirable Confident supporting a range of additional needs Patient, calm and consistent approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Background in education, childcare or care settings preferred 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.