Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Area: Coventry

Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 3:30pm FULL TIME

Monarch Education is working closely with a primary school in Coventry who requires a full time Teaching Assistant to work with a child 1:1 with additional needs.

At this remarkable school, a dedicated team is committed to fostering a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for all students. The vibrant community is built on high expectations, inclusively, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. This school takes pride in encouraging curiosity and creativity, helping each child explore their interests and reach their full potential.

This is a full-time, long-term role, Monday to Friday to start ASAP for the full academic year, with the view of potentially going permanent.

We are seeking to appoint an individual with a calming and nurturing nature, who has experience working with children with special needs. While formal qualifications are not required, any transferable skills or related qualifications would be highly regarded.

The ideal candidate will have but not essential:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in special education, child development, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students, colleagues, and parents.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with children who face challenges in their learning journey.
• An understanding of the specific needs of children with SEND and a commitment to promoting their well-being and success.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing needs of our students.

Benefits of working with Monarch Education:

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience
• A dedicated consultant will be allocated to support you with any questions or concerns you may have 24/7
• Support will be provided with writing CV’s and Job Applications
• Interview advice and guidance to enable you are successful on trial
• Fast, effective compliance service
• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training
• Training workshops and CPD courses available to provide professional development

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

To read more about our equal rights and safeguarding, please visit: https://monarcheducation.co.uk/equal-opportunities/