Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools (Chesterfield & Surrounding Areas) Pay: £90-£95 per day Location: Chesterfield, Clay Cross, Alfreton, and nearby areas Start Date: September Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Flexible Day-to-Day Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm (Morning or Afternoon shifts also available) About the Role Monarch Education is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 in our partner primary schools. Whether you're an experienced classroom assistant or looking to transition into education from a care, coaching, or support background, we want to hear from you. This role offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in children's learning and development. You'll work 1:1 and in small groups, supporting pupils with a range of needs including SEND. What You'll Be Doing Supporting pupils in class and during interventions Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation Encouraging pupil engagement and emotional regulation Delivering tailored support for children with additional needs Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment What We're Looking For Experience working with children or young people (in education, care, coaching, or support roles) Strong communication and relationship-building skills A calm, patient, and proactive approach Understanding of EYFS, KS1 or KS2 curriculum (desirable) Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred but not essential) Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one Benefits of working with Monarch: Dedicated consultant supporting you through your employment & placements Weekly pay Free CPD available online, resources and support provided online Affinity Xtra benefits such as rewards and discounts Refer a friend scheme Responsibilities: Supporting the teaching staff to implement the KS1 and KS2 curriculum by Providing booster and intervention sessions to raise standards within the classroom Working with a child's strengths and weaknesses to support their development and progress Being able to build a good rapport with teachers and children alike Helping to create a stimulating and motivating environment for children Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.