Teaching Assistant

Location: Alfreton
Contract Type: Full Time | Long Term Supply
Salary: £92.59 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Monarch Education

Looking for a long-term Teaching Assistant role in a primary school?

Monarch Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Alfreton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The successful candidate will work across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing general classroom support and helping pupils to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking for someone who can build positive relationships, work collaboratively with staff and contribute to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Why Apply?

• Long-term supply position
• Full-time role in a welcoming primary school
• Competitive daily rates of £92.59 – £110 per day
• Opportunity to gain experience across KS1 and KS2
• Supportive senior leadership team and staff
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ learning and development
• Dedicated support from Monarch Education throughout your placement

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Previous experience working within a UK primary school
• Experience supporting teaching and learning within a classroom environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach
• Confidence working with children across the primary age range
• The right to work in the UK

About the Role

You will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning across the school. The role will involve supporting pupils in both KS1 and KS2 classrooms, assisting with learning activities, promoting positive behaviour and helping to create a safe and engaging environment for all learners.

The successful candidate will be adaptable and confident working with a range of age groups and learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with classroom learning and curriculum activities
• Work with small groups and individual pupils when required
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Support pupils’ literacy and numeracy development
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence and participation
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working within a primary school setting
• Confidence supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive and adaptable approach to supporting learning
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Commitment to helping children achieve their full potential
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young learners

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)

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity in Alfreton, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Monarch Education team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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.