Teaching Assistant

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

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 environmentWe'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 Apply?

This is more than just a Teaching Assistant position. It's an opportunity to support children and young people who need encouragement, guidance and someone who believes in their potential.

If you're passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey in a role where every day makes a difference.

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.
Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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