Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Teaching Assistant

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Location: Oldbury
Hours: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent | ASAP Start (Subject to Successful Trial)
Pay Rate: £92.59 - £120 per day (dependent on experience)

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Make a Difference in SEN Education

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Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive special educational needs (SEN) school in Oldbury. The school caters for primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

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This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning, building confidence, and achieving positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

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The Role

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As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

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• Support pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  \n * Assist children in accessing learning tailored to their individual needs
  \n * Promote communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing
  \n * Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural development
  \n * Work closely with teachers and SEND professionals to deliver targeted support
  \n * Build positive relationships and act as a trusted role model
  \n * Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
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We're Looking For

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• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in education, care, support work, or youth work
  \n * A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
  \n * Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  \n * A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
  \n * The ability to remain calm, positive, and proactive in challenging situations
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Desirable Experience

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• SEN Schools
  \n * ASD and ADHD Support
  \n * SEMH Settings
  \n * Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant Roles
  \n * Behaviour Mentor Positions
  \n * Children's Residential Care
  \n * Youth Work
  \n * Family Support
  \n * Sports Coaching
  \n * Mental Health Support Services
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What's in It for You?

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• Opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful placement
  \n * Ongoing SEN-specific training and development
  \n * Supportive leadership and experienced staff team
  \n * Inclusive and collaborative school environment
  \n * The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact every day
  \n * Immediate start available, subject to a successful trial day and compliance checks
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Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

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• GCA Approved Supplier
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• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
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• free Safeguarding training
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• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
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• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
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To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website -

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Important Information:

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