Teaching Assistant

Description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Telford

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Secondary Teaching Assistant - SEMH & Alternative Provision

Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Secondary Alternative Provision in Telford for enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants to join their team from September.

This setting supports young people aged 11-16 who have faced challenges in mainstream education. Pupils may present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, trauma-related needs, ADHD, ASD, and other additional learning needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping vulnerable young people re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils both academically and emotionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis

Building positive and professional relationships with young people

Supporting students with SEMH and behavioural needs

Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation

Helping pupils engage with learning and achieve their goals

Acting as a positive role model within the classroom

Assisting with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

Supporting students who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education

Requirements

To be considered, candidates must have:

Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting

Strong behaviour management skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Confidence supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs

A calm, patient and resilient approach

The ability to build trust and establish professional boundaries with students

Desirable Experience

PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)

Alternative Provision

SEMH Schools

Youth Work

Children's Residential Care

Behaviour Mentor Roles

Inclusion Support

What the School Offers

Supportive and experienced leadership team

Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives

Ongoing training and development

Well-established behaviour and pastoral systems

Potential permanent opportunities for successful candidates

Why Work With Monarch Education?

GCA Approved Supplier

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

Important Information:

All pay rates quoted include rolled‑up holiday pay.

Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All applicants must undergo:

Enhanced DBS check

2 professional references

Right to work verification

We can only accept applications from candidates currently living in the UK with full right to work.

Due to high application volumes, we may be unable to respond to everyone. If you don't hear back within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. xjnqpsq We may contact you about future suitable opportunities.

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