SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Affinity Academy CPD

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend £200

Online pay and timesheets portal

Job summary

Monarch Education in Selly Oak, Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a SEN Resource Base in a welcoming primary school. You will support pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning and build independence, in an inclusive, nurturing environment.

The role offers an immediate start, ongoing support from a collaborative team, and opportunities to develop through Monarch Education’s CPD and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience in a primary school or educational setting.
• Patient, nurturing, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to varying needs of pupils.
• Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within SEN Resource Base
• Deliver tailored learning activities and interventions
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and social interaction
• Support integration of pupils into mainstream lessons
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to support individual learning plans

Skills

SEN experience

Primary school experience

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEN Resource Base

Selly Oak, Birmingham | Full-Time | Long-Term Position | Immediate Start Available

Monarch Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Selly Oak, working within their specialist SEN Resource Base.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual targets in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The Role

• Supporting pupils within the school’s SEN Resource Base
• Working with children with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
• Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning activities and interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and social interaction
• Supporting pupils both within the resource base and during integration into mainstream lessons
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support individual learning plans

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs
• Experience within a primary school or educational setting
• A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to adapt to the varying needs of pupils
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs while becoming part of a welcoming and supportive school team.

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)

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.

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