Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Taunton, TA2
Salary: £21,706 - £23,400 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Monarch Education is working in partnership with a specialist school in Taunton to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, permanent position starting as soon as possible.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school that caters for young people in Years 5-11 who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school specialises in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Speech, Communication and Language (SCL) needs. It is part of a well-established multi-academy trust committed to delivering high-quality inclusive education.
The Role
As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom. You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to help pupils access the curriculum, develop positive behaviours, and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Provide classroom-based support to pupils with SEMH and SCL needs
Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
Support students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
Promote positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation
Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionalsAbout You
Experience working with children or young people with additional needs, particularly SEMH, is desirable
A calm, patient and resilient approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist setting
Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or equivalent) are desirable but not essential with suitable experience
Benefits of Working 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
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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.
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