Learning Support Assistant - Complex Needs Mansfield
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with complex learning needs?
Monarch Education is currently recruiting for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming SEND setting in Mansfield. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), and complex needs, helping them access learning, develop independence, and reach their individual goals.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is patient, caring, and committed to making a meaningful difference every day.
The Role
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support pupils with SLD, MLD, and complex learning needs
Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual EHCP targets
Assist with communication, social development, and emotional regulation
Adapt learning activities to meet a range of abilities and needs
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
Promote independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning
Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all pupils
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
At least 12 months' experience working within a UK educational setting
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
A good understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management
A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
The right to work in the UKExperience supporting pupils with complex needs, communication difficulties, sensory needs, or personal care requirements would be highly advantageous.
Benefits of Working 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 timesheetsTo learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website -
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
