Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Harborne, Birmingham

Monarch Education is working with a welcoming primary school in the Harborne area of Birmingham, and we are seeking a compassionate and experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with non-verbal needs. This role requires someone who genuinely cares about making a difference and has previous experience working with children with complex communication needs.

This is a full-time, ongoing position until at least July 2025, with the potential to extend into the next academic year.

Your Role:

As a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant, your main focus will be supporting a child who is non-verbal, helping them access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. You will work closely with the pupil, using their preferred methods of communication to foster understanding and engagement. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include creating a safe, nurturing environment where the child feels comfortable, confident, and supported to develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

You will be responsible for building a trusting relationship with the child, adapting your approach to meet their individual needs, and providing consistent support throughout the school day. You will also keep open communication with teachers, parents, and other professionals, providing updates on progress and any concerns. Safeguarding and child protection are a priority, and you will follow all policies to ensure the child’s safety at all times.

What you’ll need:

• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Education, or SEND
• Proven experience working with children with non-verbal autism or similar special educational needs
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum and strategies for supporting children with SEND
• Confidence in supporting children of different ages and abilities
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children overcome challenges and thrive

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!
• A 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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