Job Title: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, year 1 Location: Solihull, Birmingham (B90) Start Date: Sept 2026 Contract: Full-time (Monday-Friday) Rate: Main Pay Scale M1- UPS3 Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, are working in close partnership with a welcoming and inclusive Church primary school seeking to appoint a dedicated, nurturing and motivated Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 child‑specific support for a pupil in Year 1. This role requires an individual who is calm, patient and flexible, with experience supporting neurodivergent children, including those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. A Level 2 qualification is essential. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo and wider staff team to deliver individualised, strengths‑based support, helping the pupil to develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. The Ideal Candidate Will: Ideally holds a Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent but not essential Have a genuine respect for children and a strong understanding of individual needs Have experience supporting pupils with neurodiversity and SEMH needs Be committed to inclusive, child‑centred practice Demonstrate a calm, patient and nurturing approach to learning and behaviour Be able to support behaviour consistently in line with school policy using positive strategies Be confident in delivering basic first aid, where required Work effectively as part of a team, valuing collaboration and communication Be reflective and open to professional development and training Maintain a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved 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 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) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch 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.