Teaching Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

Referral bonus of £200

CPD portfolio enhancement and training

Online pay portal

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support Early Years and Key Stage 1 pupils, particularly those with special educational needs, in Telford. The successful candidate will assist with personal care routines and work closely with teaching staff. A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification is essential, alongside experience in SEND support. This role offers opportunities for professional development and training.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Teaching Assistant or education-related field.
• Experience with SEND children required.
• Ability to assist with personal care and toileting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with SEND in individual and small groups.
• Assist in personal care routines.
• Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the school’s SENCO to support inclusive learning
• Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Record pupil progress and contribute to regular updates

Skills

Experience with SEND

Confidence in personal care

Calm and reliable approach

Calm demeanor

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3)

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Early Years and Key Stage 1

Location: Telford

Start Date: January 2026

Monarch Education is working in collaboration with a Primary School in Telford to recruit a Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position starting as soon as possible (January start).

Experience working within Early Years and /or Key Stage 1 is essential.

The role will also involve supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with complex learning and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will also be required to assist with personal care and toileting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support to pupils with SEND
• Assist with personal care and toileting routines
• Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Work closely with teaching staff and the school’s SENCO to support inclusive learning
• Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Record pupil progress and contribute to regular updates

Requirements

• A recognised Teaching Assistant or education-related qualification (Level 2 or Level 3)
• Experience working with children with SEND
• Confidence in providing personal care and toileting support
• A calm, professional, and reliable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• 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

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)

Important Information

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• 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.