Special Needs Teaching Assistant
\nLocation: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time
About the Role
\n Monarch Education are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Chesterfield from September 2026.
\n This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people who require additional behavioural, social, and emotional support. The role involves supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and other barriers to learning. The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every pupil can achieve success both academically and personally.
\n As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and SEND professionals to support pupils in managing their behaviour, developing positive relationships, and engaging successfully in learning. You will play a key role in promoting positive outcomes and helping pupils build confidence, resilience, and independence.
Requirements
\n Experience working with children or young people in education, childcare, youth work, support work, care, or similar settings.
\n A genuine passion for supporting pupils with behavioural and additional learning needs.
\n Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
\n A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
\n Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and colleagues.
\n Confidence in managing challenging behaviour appropriately and effectively.
\n Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Desirable
\n Previous experience working as a Behaviour Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
\n Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or additional needs.
\n Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and restorative practices.
\n Understanding of SEND and inclusive educational approaches.
\n Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs.
\n Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Psychology, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or a related field.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education
Important Information
\n All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
\n Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
\n This role is subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right to work in the UK checks.
\n Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK.
\n Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Special Needs Teaching Assistant • Chesterfield, ENG, GB
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