Reception SEND Teaching Assistant

Reception SEND Teaching Assistant

Selly Oak, Birmingham

£83.33 – £100 daily

Full Time 8:30am-3:30pm

September 2nd, permanent role

We are excited to partner with a specialist SEND Primary school in Birmingham, seeking out a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant. You will be responsible in supporting the educational journey of young children with special needs and following individualised learning plans (EHCP’s) to ensure every child reaches their potential.

Don’t miss this opportunity to begin your rewarding career with little ones – apply now!

What actually is the role?

You would be working in a primary special school for students who have mild to severe special needs. This can range from anything from learning and cognition difficulties to students with PMLD and more complex health care needs.

The actual role itself, supporting children through their educational journey, with the use of sensory toys and engaging activities in a general classroom setting. You would need to adapt where necessary to ensure everyone gets a fair chance at learning. You will be participating in many fun and engaging activities and games. Please note this role does require a minimum qualification of EYFS Level 3.

Requirements to apply:

• You MUST have a EYFS Level 3 qualification for this role
• You must be willing to help children with personal care
• A knowledge of Makaton, PECS communication, and Autism Awareness would be a HUGE advantage
• You must have some SEN experience

The following skills would be advantageous:

• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with students, their families, and other professionals involved in their education
• Patience and caring staff able to support and understand the unique needs and challenges faced by students with special needs
• Knowledge of various learning strategies and accommodations to help students with different abilities succeed in their education
• Ability to build positive relationships and create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with special needs

Benefits of working with Monarch Education:

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience.
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions and concerns.
• Support in writing CV’s and job applications
• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants.
• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training.
• Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.
• The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.

How to Apply?

If you feel this role is suitable for you and you wish to apply or find out more information, please contact me on 0121 272 8666 or email

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

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.

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