Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Scotland; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant for a school in Weston-Super-Mare. The successful candidate will support children with Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, and other needs. This role is pivotal in fostering an inclusive learning environment. Flexible working opportunities and professional development available.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Exclusive vacancies within local Schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• Previous experience is not essential but valued.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism, ADHD and other needs.
• Assist during lessons and activities.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Behaviour management

Passion for working with children

Resilience

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Area: Weston-Super-mare
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Start Date: ASAP/September 2025

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a school in Weston-Super-Mare. 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 not essential; a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn and adapt are key.

Job Overview:

As an Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with ASC 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 playtimes 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:

Previous experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN setting
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
A proactive attitude with a flexible and caring approach to supporting children's individual needs

Requirements:

A genuine interest in SEN and supporting pupils with additional needs
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude towards challenging situations
Willingness to learn new skills and strategies to support SEND students

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 url removed

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.