Monarch Education is seeking a highly organised, compassionate, and motivated Admin & Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Kettering. This dual-role opportunity combines administrative responsibilities with hands-on classroom support, offering a rewarding chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils' lives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative Duties: Provide efficient and professional administrative support to the school office. Manage front-of-house enquiries, phone calls, and emails. Assist with attendance, data entry, filing, and maintaining student records. Support communication between staff, parents, and external agencies. Assist with scheduling, meetings, and general school office duties. Teaching Assistant Duties: Support pupils with diverse and complex needs in a special school environment. Assist with 1:1 and small-group work. Help pupils engage in learning, regulate emotions, and develop confidence. Prepare learning materials and assist teachers during lessons. Use therapeutic, nurturing, and trauma-informed strategies where needed. Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff. IDEAL CANDIDATE Experience in school admin, SEND support, care, or similar roles. Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills. A patient, empathetic, and calm approach. Ability to adapt to changing needs and support children with a range of abilities. Strong IT skills and confidence using school systems (training provided). Passion for supporting children in a special school setting. BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH MONARCH EDUCATION Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved. Enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy. Free safeguarding training. Refer-a-friend scheme - £200 bonus per referral (unlimited!). Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets. Learn more about Monarch Education: About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) IMPORTANT INFORMATION All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay. Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All temporary workers must share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, all successful applicants will require: two employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and a right-to-work UK check. This vacancy is based in the UK. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK and eligible to work. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful, though your details will be retained for future opportunities.