Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils academically and emotionally. You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver tailored support for secondary students, particularly those with SEMH and behavioural needs.

In this role you will build trust, maintain professional boundaries, and model positive behaviour while helping pupils engage with learning and achieve their goals. A calm, patient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Confidence supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• The ability to build trust and establish professional boundaries with students.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Building positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Supporting students with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Helping pupils engage with learning and achieve their goals.
• Acting as a positive role model within the classroom.
• Assisting with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Supporting students who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education.

Skills

Previous experience as TA in a school

Strong behaviour management

Excellent spoken and written English

Support secondary pupils with SEMH/beh

Calm, patient and resilient

Build trust and professional Boundries

Job description

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils both academically and emotionally.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Building positive and professional relationships with young people
• Supporting students with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils engage with learning and achieve their goals
• Acting as a positive role model within the classroom
• Assisting with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Supporting students who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Confidence supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to build trust and establish professional boundaries with students

Desirable Experience

• PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
• Alternative Provision
• SEMH Schools
• Youth Work
• Children\'s Residential Care
• Behaviour Mentor Roles
• Inclusion Support

What the School Offers

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people\'s lives
• Ongoing training and development
• Well-established behaviour and pastoral systems
• Potential permanent opportunities for successful candidates

Why Work With Monarch Education?

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

Important Information:

All pay rates quoted include rolled‑up holiday pay.

Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All applicants must undergo:

• Enhanced DBS check
• 2 professional references
• Right to work verification
• We can only accept applications from candidates currently living in the UK with full right to work.

Due to high application volumes, we may be unable to respond to everyone. If you don\'t hear back within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may contact you about future suitable opportunities.

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