Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Education are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Erdington area, working with children and young people with PMLD and complex needs.

You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, with a Level 3 TA qualification or substantial SEND experience. The role requires patience, resilience and teamwork, with safeguarding and DBS checks as standard. Flexible hours and supportive consultant team offered.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or substantial SEND experience.
• Experience with PMLD, complex needs, ASC or physical disabilities is preferred.
• A patient, resilient and caring approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Collaborate with class teachers and therapy teams to deliver learning activities.
• Deliver sensory-based learning and communication support.
• Encourage independence, engagement and social development.
• Provide personal care support when required.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Strong teamwork

Good communication

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (TEACH87563) Erdington, England

Monarch Education are recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist school in the Castle Vale and Erdington area, working with children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex needs, physical disabilities and communication needs.

This is a rewarding role for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting pupils who need a highly individualised approach to learning. The school offers a caring, nurturing environment where staff work closely together to help pupils develop communication, independence and life skills.

Whether you have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or significant hands-on experience supporting children or young adults with SEND, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD and complex learning needs
• Working closely with the class teacher and therapy teams
• Delivering sensory-based learning and communication activities
• Encouraging engagement, independence and social development
• Supporting with personal care where required
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils who may be non-verbal or require alternative communication methods

We are looking for

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification OR substantial experience supporting children or young adults with SEND
• Previous experience working with PMLD, SLD, complex needs, ASC or physical disabilities
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Confidence supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• UK school or education-based experience is essential
• PMLD
• SLD
• Complex Needs
• Autism (ASC)
• Sensory learning
• PECS
• Makaton
• AAC
• Personal care
• etc

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.

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