Teaching Assistant

Medirest Signature; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Stirchley is seeking a qualified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with various SEND, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. This role offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional development through Monarch Education.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Exclusive vacancies within local Schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting children with a range of SEND.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Ability to work effectively under direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group support for children with SEND.
• Assist with implementing Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Foster positive relationships to support children's independence.

Skills

Understanding of SEND conditions

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a primary school in Stirchley for the position of a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time position required to start as soon as possible (ASAP).

Job Specification:

The successful candidate will be a qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant with proven experience in supporting children with a range of SEND within a school environment.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Qualifications:
• Mandatory: Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or a similar relevant qualification.
• Experience:
• Essential experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a UK primary school setting. This is a mandatory requirement.
• Experience working with children with a variety of needs (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)).
• Experience in implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or support plans.
• Skills and Knowledge:
• Understanding of different SEND conditions and effective strategies for supporting children with these needs.
• Ability to build positive and supportive relationships with children, fostering their independence and confidence.
• Skill in adapting learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of the class teacher and/or SENDCo.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures within a school setting.
• Support and Intervention:
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with SEND, both within the classroom and in separate intervention sessions.
• Assist pupils with their academic learning, providing clarification and encouragement.
• Support pupils with social and emotional development, promoting positive interactions and behaviour.
• Assist with personal care needs where required (depending on the specific needs of the pupils).
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment for all pupils.
• Professional Attributes:
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to be proactive and take initiative within the scope of the role.
• A commitment to the well-being and progress of children with SEND.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

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)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

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.