Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)

Location: Failsworth (M35)

Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Start Date: September 2025

Are you an experienced and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a strong background in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Monarch Education are seeking a dedicated professional to work at a vibrant primary school in Failsworth (M35). This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a nurturing environment where every child is supported to thrive.

About the Role:

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will be a vital part of the school’s dedicated SEN team, working closely with teachers, external specialists and parents to deliver tailored support that meets individual pupils’ needs. You will assist in implementing bespoke learning strategies, encouraging independence and fostering positive social interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering tailored interventions and support plans for pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and more.
• Assisting the class teacher with daily lessons, ensuring the smooth running of activities and providing 1:1 or small group support.
• Promoting positive behaviour strategies, de-escalating challenging situations, and fostering an inclusive, safe environment.
• Supporting pupils with personal care needs where required, in line with school policies.
• Tracking pupil progress, maintaining detailed records and providing feedback to teachers and external professionals.
• Working closely with SENCOs, therapists and external agencies to ensure effective support strategies are implemented.
• Encouraging pupils to develop life skills and confidence throughout their learning journey.

About You:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience supporting children with SEN in a primary school setting.
• Familiarity with SEN frameworks and strategies.
• Excellent communication, patience, adaptability and a proactive approach.
• Compassionate, resilient, enthusiastic and committed to supporting children’s development.

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and meet the above criteria, we want to hear from you! Please apply now for immediate consideration.

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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