Teaching Assistant

Job Description

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Year 3 Teaching Assistant\n

Location: Smethwick
Salary: £90-110 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / November 2026

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Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Smethwick area for a dedicated Year 3 Teaching Assistant.

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This is a varied role supporting the class teacher within a Year 3 classroom, alongside providing targeted 1:1 support to a pupil at key points throughout the school day. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils remain engaged, make progress, and achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities:\n

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• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and activities.
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• Working with small groups of pupils to reinforce learning objectives.
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• Providing 1:1 support to a designated pupil throughout parts of the school day.
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• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupil wellbeing.
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• Assisting with classroom preparation and organisation.
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• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs to access the curriculum.
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Requirements:\n

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• Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
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• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.
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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
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• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
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What the School Offers:\n

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• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
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• Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils.
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• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
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• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children's learning and development.
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If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a supportive primary school environment, we would love to hear from you.

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To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Sandy at Monarch Education on [phone removed].

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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 - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

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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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