Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school in Northfield from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The successful candidate will work across the whole school, providing classroom support, delivering interventions and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 as required.
• Work with individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of teachers.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and learning activities.
• Provide targeted support to pupils who require additional help with their learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and personal development.
• Assist with playground duties and other school activities as required.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working with children in a school, childcare or similar setting.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and committed to helping pupils achieve their best.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can adapt quickly and work effectively across different year groups.
• Is a positive team player with a proactive approach.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and a genuine passion for supporting children.

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies in literacy and numeracy.
• First Aid qualification.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• 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.