Primary Teaching Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Affinity Academy CPD

Free safeguarding training

Refer a friend bonus £200

Online pay portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant in Dudley to support pupils academically and socially. You will work closely with teachers, SEN professionals and school leaders to create a positive learning environment and assist in lesson delivery.

The role requires experience with children, strong communication, and safeguarding awareness. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one is essential, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational or care settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK and experience in a UK school or youth setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups in the classroom.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Support children with SEND and promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom activities.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEN professionals and school leaders.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Team player

Right to work in the UK

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Dudley
Pay: £93 to £110.24 depending on age and experience
Full time position (Monday – Friday)

Monarch Education is looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support one of our primary schools in Dudley.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant position in Dudley, you must have:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, coaching, youth work or support setting
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils’ learning and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a school team
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK
• Experience working within a UK School or Youth Setting.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils achieve their potential both academically and socially. You’ll work closely with teachers, SEN professionals and school leadership teams to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Depending on the school and assignment, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom on a one-to-one or small-group basis
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Helping to prepare learning resources and classroom activities
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Promoting safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times

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

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.