Teaching Assistant

monarchuk; Wantage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment specialist seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Wantage. This full-time role involves supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a primary setting and a relevant qualification. Join a supportive team and contribute to the development of young learners in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Understanding of supporting pupils with a range of SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of lessons across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist with classroom organisation and behaviour management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Patience

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

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Job Description

Monarch Education is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced

Job Description

Monarch Education is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Wantage. This is a full-time position required to start as soon as possible (ASAP).

The school is looking for a versatile and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and a strong understanding of working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

About The Role

As a Full-Time Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. A significant part of your role will involve providing tailored support to pupils with a variety of SEND. Your responsibilities will include:

• Classroom Support:
• Working alongside the class teacher to support the delivery of lessons across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Assisting with classroom organisation, preparing resources, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting the teacher with managing classroom behaviour.
• Supporting Pupils with SEND:
• Providing 1:1 support to individual pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), which may include but is not limited to: Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Leading or assisting with small group interventions to support pupils' specific learning needs, including literacy and numeracy support.
• Implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or support plans, adapting strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress against their targets and contributing to review meetings.
• Supporting Learning and Development:
• Supporting pupils' engagement in learning activities, encouraging independence and participation.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Providing emotional support and promoting positive social interactions among pupils.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Working effectively as part of the school team, collaborating with teachers, the SENDCo, and other support staff.
• Communicating relevant information about pupil progress and well-being to the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Potentially liaising with parents/carers under the direction of the class teacher or SENDCo.
  

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant with experience in a primary school setting and a strong understanding of supporting pupils with SEND. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school, ideally across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Proven experience and understanding of supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A patient, nurturing, and understanding approach to working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to different classroom environments and pupil needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday during term time.
  
  

Qualifications

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3) or demonstrable equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Training or professional development related to supporting pupils with specific SEND is advantageous.
  
  

About

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.

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