SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Affinity Academy CPD access

GCA Approved Supplier

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education in Nottingham is recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across Primary, Secondary and SEND settings. Flexible to daily supply, short-term and long-term placements, with safeguarding and handling behavioural needs at the core.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 2 TA qualification with UK school experience, a patient, resilient approach and a passion for helping children reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• At least 12 months’ experience working in a UK education setting
• Confident supporting children with SEND
• Good understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management
• Right to work in the UK

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

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

£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 Nottingham 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:

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• 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

We’re looking for:

• 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

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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