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

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. We may contact you about future suitable opportunities.

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