SEND Teaching Assistant

Monarch-Education; Bristol; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working to fit around you

Affinity Academy CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education is working with a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across Bristol and is looking to recruit experienced Teaching Assistants who are confident supporting pupils with additional needs.

Whether you're seeking daily supply, short-term, long-term placements or a route into a permanent role, we can offer flexibility to suit your availability. You will support pupils with SEND and work with teachers and SENCOs to ensure learning is engaging and inclusive.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience working in a UK school or educational setting.
• Confident supporting children with SEND.
• Good safeguarding and behaviour management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Work alongside teachers and SENCOs to deliver targeted support.
• Assist with learning, engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups where required.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and adaptability in varied settings.
• Communicate effectively and work well in a team.

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent Ofqual-recognised qualification)

12 months' UK education experience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (SENDT64547) Bristol, England

£100 Sign-On Bonus Available (see terms and conditions and eligible areas: https://monarcheducation.co.uk/jobseekers/100-sign-on-bonus-terms-and-conditions-area-specific/)

To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, candidates must:

• Hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent Ofqual-recognised qualification)
• Have at least 12 months' experience working within a UK education setting

Monarch Education is working with a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across Bristol and is looking to recruit experienced Teaching Assistants who are confident supporting pupils with additional needs.

Whether you're looking for daily supply, short-term assignments, long-term placements or a route into a permanent role, we can offer flexibility to suit your availability.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from candidates who do not meet the following essential criteria:

• At least 12 months' experience working in a UK school or educational setting
• Confident supporting children with SEND
• Good understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management
• Right to work in the UK

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities
• Work alongside teachers and SENCOs to deliver targeted support
• Assist with learning, engagement and emotional wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups where required
• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• Confidence supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD or other additional needs
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential

Why work with Monarch Education?

• Competitive pay
• Daily supply, short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Flexible working to fit around you
• Access to Affinity Academy for free CPD and training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• GCA-approved supplier through Affinity Workforce Solutions (Lot 1 and Lot 2)
• Opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEND settings

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
• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• 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.