Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Worcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend bonus (£200)

CPD opportunities

Online pay portal

Job summary

Monarch Education in Worcester is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary pupils in an Alternative Provision. Start date ASAP, full-time, temporary to permanent, with a rewarding role helping children who need extra support to thrive.

You'll work 1:1 and in small groups, build positive relationships, assist with academic and emotional development, and collaborate with teachers, SEND professionals and pastoral teams to create an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with children or young people
• Has experience within a school, care, youth work or support setting
• Is resilient, patient and confident managing challenging behaviour
• Builds strong professional relationships with pupils
• Can remain calm under pressure
• Has excellent communication skills
• Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Desirable experience in SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRUs, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant roles

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Supporting students both academically and emotionally
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils engage with learning and achieve their individual goals
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SEND professionals
• Using behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• Acting as a positive role model and advocate for young people
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Worcester

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference?

Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Alternative Provision in Worcester, seeking passionate and resilient Teaching Assistants to support both Primary and Secondary-aged pupils from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact on the lives of young people who need additional support to thrive in education.

The setting supports pupils who may have experienced challenges within mainstream education and may present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASD), ADHD, trauma-related needs, attachment difficulties, anxiety, and challenging behaviour.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker or Learning Support Assistant, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Supporting students both academically and emotionally
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils engage with learning and achieve their individual goals
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SEND professionals
• Using behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• Acting as a positive role model and advocate for young people
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people
• Has experience within a school, care, youth work or support setting
• Is resilient, patient and confident managing challenging behaviour
• Builds strong professional relationships with pupils
• Can remain calm under pressure
• Has excellent communication skills
• Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning

Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience in:

• SEMH Schools
• Alternative Provision
• PRUs (Pupil Referral Units)
• Teaching Assistant roles
• Learning Support Assistant roles
• Behaviour Mentor positions
• Inclusion Support
• Youth Work
• Children's Residential Care
• Family Support Work
• Sports Coaching
• Mental Health Support Services

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent training and ongoing professional development
• Strong pastoral and behaviour support systems
• A friendly and collaborative staff team
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day
• Potential for a permanent contract
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same

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.

• 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.