SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1| Full Time (Term Time Only) | Primary School near Hardwicke | 08:30 – 15:30
Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting a child on a one-to-one basis? We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient individual to join a welcoming primary school near Hardwicke, providing dedicated support to a pupil with Autism.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school that places a strong emphasis on inclusion, communication, and outstanding pastoral care. Staff work closely together to ensure every child feels supported, valued, and able to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.
The school is passionate about the benefits of outdoor learning and offers excellent facilities, including a dedicated Forest School. Through outdoor experiences, pupils are encouraged to develop their social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual skills, helping them build confidence, resilience, and independence.
The Role
- Full-time SEND Teaching Assistant position (08:30 – 15:30), term time only
- Term 2 start, with potential for extension into term 3
- Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child with Autism
- Supporting the pupil’s learning, communication, and social development throughout the school day
- Implementing strategies and interventions to meet the child’s individual needs
- Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and wider support team
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive relationships
- Supporting participation in classroom activities and outdoor learning opportunities, including Forest School sessions
- Promoting a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism, is desirable
- A patient, caring, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
- A good understanding of inclusive practices and supporting individual learning needs
- A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential
What’s on Offer
- A full-time opportunity within a supportive primary school
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to a child’s educational journey
- A welcoming team with a strong focus on communication and collaboration
- Access to excellent outdoor learning facilities, including a dedicated Forest School
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs. Join a school that values inclusion, communication, outstanding pastoral support, and the power of outdoor learning to help every child thrive.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- leading provider, Government Commercial Agencies
- 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
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)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- 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.
