SEND Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Yate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Yate to support a Year 3 pupil with an ASD diagnosis. The candidate will work under the guidance of educational professionals, ensuring tailored support in class and during playtime. Strong empathy and experience in education are preferred. The role offers up to £105.89 per day with hours from 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must display patience and resilience.
• Knowledge of ASD is beneficial.
• Experience working in schools is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 3 pupil with an ASD diagnosis.
• Assist in the classroom and playground as needed.
• Follow guidance from EHCP, SENCO, and class teacher.

Skills

Patience, resilience, and empathy

Good knowledge of the curriculum

Knowledge of ASD

Knowledge of Makaton

Experience in a school or education setting

Job description

Teaching Assistant needed for a Year 3 pupil with ASD diagnosis

The primary school is based in South Gloucestershire in Yate. They're looking for a Teaching Assistant to support a child in Y3 who has an ASD diagnosis. The child is non‑verbal and has delayed learning. You'd be directed by the EHCP, SENCO and the class teacher and support would be in place as needed. You'd be in the classroom where possible but also comfortable supporting the child in the playground, resource hub and 'quiet rooms'.

Monarch Education values the role of a teaching assistant and recognises the significant positive impact that a teaching assistant can bring to a classroom and to the pupils. We therefore offer up to £105.89 per day.

Hours

The school hours are 08:30 - 3:30 each day Monday to Friday.

Skills Base

• Display patience, resilience and empathy
• Good knowledge of the curriculum would be beneficial but not essential
• A knowledge of ASD is a benefit
• Knowledge of Makaton would be helpful
• Experience working in a school or education based setting preferable but not essential

How to get there

The school is easily accessible by car and numerous bus routes.

How to Apply?

If working in as part of a team in an exciting primary trust is something that interests you, please get in touch on 0117 938 2100 or

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre‑employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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.