Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Coventry to support children with Autism and ADHD. The role offers a temp to perm opportunity, with responsibilities including fostering positive relationships and implementing educational support strategies. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, alongside excellent communication skills and a creative approach to learning activities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme with bonuses

Access to exclusive vacancies

Qualifications

• Experience working as a teaching assistant in a school or with children with learning needs.
• Experience supporting children with Autism and ADHD.
• Proactive and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Implement behaviour management strategies to maintain a safe classroom.
• Assist pupils with diverse learning needs through interventions.
• Monitor children's emotional and social development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Creativity

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Patience

Empathy

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Education

Recognised Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Primary KS1/KS2) – Temp to Perm

Location: Coventry

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract Type: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

Monarch Education is excited to be recruiting a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and thriving Primary School to support children with Autism, ADHD and other additional needs. This role is a temp to perm opportunity, offering the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, with a strong commitment to creating engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. Previous experience working in a school is not essential, but experience and a passion for working with children and a willingness to adapt and learn are key.

Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant

• Classroom Support
  • Implement effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a productive, respectful, and safe classroom atmosphere.
  • Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their social and emotional development alongside their academic progress.
  • Supporting teachers in planning and delivering activities.
  • Providing constructive feedback and assistance to teachers.
• Supporting Pupils with SEND
  • Assisting pupils with diverse learning needs (such as autism) through 1:1 and small group interventions.
  • Addressing physical, social, and emotional needs of children, which may include personal care – assisting with dressing, support with medication etc.
  • Implement Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or other support plans catering to individual needs.
  • Use a range of teaching strategies, including practical activities, to promote engagement and active learning.
  • Foster confidence, independence, and social skills in pupils.
• Assessment and Progress
  • Monitor and support children’s emotional and social development
• Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Participate in school meetings, training, and collaborative planning sessions.
  • Maintain open lines of communication with parents and carers to keep them informed about student progress and school events with the support of the class teacher or SENDCo.
• Personal Development
  • Continue to develop professionally by attending training sessions and workshops relevant to your practice.
  • Stay up to date with the latest educational trends, strategies, and practices to ensure that teaching methods remain innovative and effective.

Personal Specification

• Qualifications
  • A recognised Teaching Assistant Qualification or relevant experience is highly desirable.
• Experience
  • Experience working as a teaching assistant in a school or working with children with a range of learning needs, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
  • Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs such as Autism and ADHD or similar conditions.
• Skills and Attributes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Creativity and resourcefulness in assisting with learning activities and supporting children development
  • Flexibility and organisation skills to adapt to the variety of needs of the children we work with.
• Personal Qualities
  • A patient and nurturing attitude to support and show empathy towards children’s emotional and social growth with sensitivity and understanding.
  • A proactive and self‑motivated individual who takes initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Enthusiastic, positive, and dedicated to ensuring that every child has the best educational experience possible.

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 to:

• 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.