Teaching Assistant Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Kettering. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and other additional needs. Previous experience in a school setting is desirable; a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn and adapt are key. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with ASC and related needs. Your role will be pivotal in creating a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters positive learning experiences and personal development for each child. Person Specification: *Previous experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN setting *Highly organised with excellent communication skills *Passionate about supporting and inspiring children to reach their full potential *Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach *Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, or similar conditions *Knowledge of Makaton, sign language, or alternative communication methods is desirable but not essential *A proactive attitude with a flexible and caring approach to supporting children's individual needs Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too: Flexible working opportunities Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development! A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200 Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts Competitive daily rates 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) Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures. 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. MONSUPPORT