Teaching Assistant

To be successful in this role, you must have:

– At least 12-weeks of experience working in a UK School

– Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Monarch Education is working with a Primary School in Bournville to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant (Full-Time).

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Bournville area of Birmingham. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 weeks of experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Applicants must also hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or an equivalent qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with SEND both in the classroom and during targeted interventions
• Assisting with the development and implementation of individual Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Promoting independence and confidence among pupils with diverse needs
• Working closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support pupil progress
• Supervising and managing behaviour to create a positive learning environment
• Assisting with personal care and other specific needs where necessary
• Encouraging and facilitating participation in learning activities

Person Specification:

• Minimum of 12 weeks of SEND support experience within a primary school setting
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
• Strong understanding of SEND, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to support
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of pupils and staff

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• 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.