Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with special needs in Dudley. This full-time role involves working closely with teachers to create an inclusive environment for children with Autism, ADHD, and other needs. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication and behaviour management skills, providing tailored support to facilitate positive learning outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme bonus

Exclusive vacancies

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.
• Strong behaviour management skills required.
• Knowledge of alternative communication methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and staff in classroom activities.
• Assist with children's engagement and participation during lessons.
• Deliver tailored interventions to meet individual learning goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Passion for education

Patience

Tools

Makaton

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Area: Dudley
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Assistant working with children with SEND

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in Dudley. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and other additional needs. Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential; just a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn and adapt are key.

Job Overview:

As an SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with Autism and related needs. Your role will be pivotal in creating a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters positive learning experiences and personal development for each child.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher and fellow support staff in the daily running of the classroom and activities
• Assist children during lessons, activities, and play times to facilitate engagement and participation
• Implement behaviour management strategies to support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Deliver tailored 1:1 or small group interventions to meet individual learning goals
• Collect and maintain evidence of children's work to support ongoing assessment and planning
• Support children with communication, sensory, and emotional needs, encouraging independence and confidence

Person Specification:

• Highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Passionate about supporting and inspiring children to reach their full potential
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach
• Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, or similar conditions
• Knowledge of Makaton, sign language, or alternative communication methods is desirable but not essential

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.