Empowering Teaching Assistant - SEND Support & Growth

Monarch Education; Dudley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

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GCA Approved

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Job summary

Monarch Education is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in a welcoming SEND primary school in Dudley. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, starting ASAP, with a temporary to permanent contract.

You will support pupils who may have SEMH needs, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related needs or anxiety, focusing on academic and emotional development and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment. Candidates with experience in schools, care, youth work or learning support are encouraged,

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience in a school, care, youth work or support setting is desirable.
• Resilient, patient and confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Builds strong professional relationships with pupils.
• Remains calm under pressure and communicates effectively.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Support students academically and emotionally.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils engage with learning and achieve goals.
• Work with teachers, pastoral teams and SEND professionals.
• Utilise behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Be a positive role model and advocate for young people.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Monarch Education is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in a welcoming SEND primary school in Dudley. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, starting ASAP, with a temporary to permanent contract.

You will support pupils who may have SEMH needs, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related needs or anxiety, focusing on academic and emotional development and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment. Candidates with experience in schools, care, youth work or learning support are encouraged,