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Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education
Pay £12.10 - £17/hour
Location Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Contract time Full time, temporary

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6.5

Rated 6.5 out of 10, based on 17 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Respectful managers
  • Proper breaks

About Monarch Education

Monarch Education are a recruitment agency. They specialise in teaching and education roles.

Job description from Monarch Education

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a role within Early Years but want to work in a Primary School setting? Monarch Education are currently working with a Primary School in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham to find a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant who can work full-time until the end of the academic year. This role is Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm and personal care will be required. You must hold at least a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years or Childcare to be considered for this role.

Requirements of applicant:

You must hold a Level 3 Qualification in Childcare or Early Years
You must have experience supporting children of EYFS age
Knowledge of the EYFS National Curriculums
Comfortable providing personal care to pupils where required
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide tailored support to children in the setting's Nursery
Motivated pupils when learning through a range of educational activities
Support the social, emotional and cognitive development of all children in your care
Apply positive behaviour management techniques at all times
Promote an environment of acceptance and inclusion for all pupils in your careBenefits of working with Monarch Education:

You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience
Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
Support in writing CV's and job applications
Fast, effective compliance service
£200 for any successful referral of Teachers, Teaching Assistants or Nursery Staff
You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training
The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay schemeSalary: £12.10 - £17 per hour (Reviewed after 12 weeks placement*)

To apply for this role or for more information, please contact Shannon on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your latest CV to (email address removed)

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are 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.

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

Job insights from Breakroom

Teaching assistants

Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs

What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:

  • Support teachers in the classroom
  • Support children with their educational needs
  • Be responsible for the health and safety of children
  • Listen, support and teach children

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Sitting
  • Physical activities
  • Using a computer
  • Emotionally demanding duties

Map

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

A map of the rough location for this vacancy

What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Monarch Education pay teaching assistants enough to live on?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    45% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Monarch Education pay teaching assistants market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    36% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do teaching assistants at Monarch Education get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Monarch Education pay teaching assistants sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    91% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do teaching assistants at Monarch Education worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do teaching assistants at Monarch Education get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    90% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Good
  • Most people aren’t stressed

    Is it stressful for teaching assistants to work at Monarch Education?

    Most people don’t feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    73% of people say they don’t feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do teaching assistants at Monarch Education recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do teaching assistants get enough training when they start at Monarch Education?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are teaching assistants given support to progress at Monarch Education?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 40% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Good
  • Head office understands the what’s happening

    Do teaching assistants think Monarch Education head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office understands what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    50% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

Find out more about working at Monarch Education

What Monarch Education employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Variety, my own boss mostly. Love Racking, forks and first aiding.

    Worst thing

    Too little overtime.

    9.6

    Warehouse operative at Monarch Education, April 2024

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