Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Clevedon. This is a full-time position required to start December 2025. The school is looking for a versatile and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and a strong understanding of working with students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

About the Role

As a Full-Time Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. A significant part of your role will involve providing tailored support to pupils with a variety of SEND. Your responsibilities will include:

• Classroom Support: Working alongside the class teacher to support the delivery of lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Assisting with classroom organisation, preparing resources, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Supporting the teacher with managing classroom behaviour.
• Supporting Pupils with SEND: Providing 1:1 support to individual pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), which may include but is not limited to: Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Leading or assisting with small group interventions to support pupils' specific learning needs, including literacy and numeracy support. Implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or support plans, adapting strategies to meet individual pupil needs. Monitoring and recording pupil progress against their targets and contributing to review meetings.
• Supporting Learning and Development: Supporting pupils' engagement in learning activities, encouraging independence and participation. Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. Providing emotional support and promoting positive social interactions among pupils.
• Collaboration and Communication: Working effectively as part of the school team, collaborating with teachers, the SENDCo, and other support staff. Communicating relevant information about pupil progress and well-being to the class teacher and SENDCo. Potentially liaising with parents/carers under the direction of the class teacher or SENDCo.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant with experience in a primary school setting and a strong understanding of supporting pupils with SEND. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school, ideally across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Proven experience and understanding of supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A patient, nurturing, and understanding approach to working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to different classroom environments and pupil needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday during term time.

Qualifications

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3) or demonstrable equivalent experience is highly desirable. Training or professional development related to supporting pupils with specific SEND is advantageous.

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.

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 the welfare of children and young people and expect 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, in 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.