Are you passionate about supporting young learners with SEN/Special Educational Needs? Are you looking for a new long term position within a progressive and nurturing school? Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic SEN school based in Ilkeston initially on a long term supply basis however with strong potential for this to become permanent. In this role, you'll work alongside teachers to help deliver engaging learning experiences and provide tailored support to pupils of varying ages and abilities. We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, a patient and encouraging approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Experience working with children whether in a classroom, small‑group, or one‑to‑one setting is highly desirable. Flexibility, reliability, and a genuine commitment to helping pupils make progress are essential. 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.