Teaching Assistant
Location: Burntwood
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay Rate: £92.59 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? Do you want to make a genuine difference every day in a nurturing and rewarding educational environment?
Monarch Education is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Burntwood that supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech and Language needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly supportive school environment where relationships, wellbeing and personalised learning are at the heart of everything they do. The school prides itself on helping pupils develop confidence, independence and key life skills alongside their academic learning.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
- Help pupils develop communication, social and emotional skills.
- Support students with managing routines, transitions and positive behaviour strategies.
- Encourage independence and celebrate individual achievements.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
- Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure every child receives the support they need.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from both qualified Teaching Assistants and individuals with transferable experience who are looking to move into education.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
- Teaching Assistant
- Residential Care Worker
- Support Worker
- Sports Coach
- Youth Worker
- Behaviour Mentor
- Care Assistant
- Children’s Services
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Community or Outreach Support Roles
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, behavioural needs or additional learning needs.
- A patient, positive and resilient nature.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential.
Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills from a care, coaching or support background, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Monarch Education?
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
- Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
- Free CPD and safeguarding training
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Dedicated consultant support
All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.
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