Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Coventry. The role involves supporting a vibrant primary school and working closely with teachers to assist children with diverse needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD. This position, starting in September 2025, offers flexible working options and competitive daily rates, plus ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Access to Affinity Academy for professional development

Refer a Friend scheme with bonuses

Exclusive opportunities within local schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an SEN setting.
• Knowledge of alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with diverse learning needs and promote positive learning experiences.
• Create an inclusive, nurturing environment for personal growth.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Proactive attitude

Patience

Experience with ASC

Job description

Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant in Coventry!

Monarch Education is excited to be recruiting a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a vibrant primary school in Coventry. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference in children's lives, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and other additional needs.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will collaborate closely with class teachers and support staff to deliver tailored assistance to pupils with diverse needs. Your role will be vital in creating an inclusive, nurturing environment that promotes positive learning experiences and personal growth for every child.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within an SEN setting
• Strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities
• A genuine passion for supporting and inspiring children to achieve their potential
• Calm, patient approach with effective behaviour management skills
• Experience supporting children or young people with ASC, ADHD, or similar conditions
• Knowledge of alternative communication methods such as Makaton or sign language is a bonus, but not essential
• A proactive, flexible, and caring attitude towards meeting individual student needs

Why Work with Monarch Education?
Monarch Education is a leading recruitment specialist in the education sector, dedicated to supporting our candidates and clients. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Access to our Affinity Academy for ongoing professional development
• A Refer a Friend scheme with bonuses up to £200
• Exclusive opportunities within local schools and Multi-Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the perfect next step in your teaching journey, don't delay! These positions start in September 2025.

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.