Teaching Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a pre-school in Witney, England. This full-time role starting in January 2026 involves supporting children aged 3 to 4, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits include free training and a bonus for referrals.

Benefits

Free Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus

Online portal for pay management

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a nursery or primary school.
• Proven experience supporting pupils with a range of SEND.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of pupils across various focus rooms.
• Provide tailored support to children with diverse needs.
• Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and specialists.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Nurturing and patient approach

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

Monarch Education is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a pre-school in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is a full-time position required to start in January 2026.

The pre-school is looking for a versatile and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children 3 to 4 years old, 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 a variety of focus rooms. A significant part of your role will involve providing tailored support to young children with a variety of needs, including speech and language delay, autism, emotional and behavioural needs.

• Classroom Support:
  • Working alongside the nursery manager and room leaders to support the delivery of activities
  • Assisting with classroom organisation, preparing resources, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Supporting the room leaders 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 team, collaborating with specialists and other support staff.
  • Communicating relevant information about pupil progress and well-being to the nursery manager
  • Potentially liaising with parents/carers under the direction of the lead teacher.

Candidate Profile:

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

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a nursery or primary school, ideally across EYFS.
• 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 from 08:00 – 18:00.

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.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• 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.