Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Telford
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

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.

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

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

• PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
• Alternative Provision
• SEMH Schools
• Youth Work
• Children's Residential Care
• Behaviour Mentor Roles
• Inclusion Support

• 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

• 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

• 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. We may contact you about future suitable opportunities.

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