EYFS Teaching Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Support Role in Keynsham, Bristol, starting September for a small SEND school. You will provide 1:1 support to a new EYFS pupil awaiting an EHCP, helping them settle and access learning in a nurturing environment.

You will work closely with the SENCo and family, supporting emotional wellbeing, early development, and routines, contributing to a warm, inclusive team within a trusted educational setting.

Qualifications

• Patient, nurturing, and genuinely caring.
• Passionate about SEND and early years development.
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable to changing needs.
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the SENCo and the child’s family to ensure consistent care.
• Support emotional wellbeing, engagement and early development.
• Help establish routines and a positive introduction to school life.

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Support Role

Keynsham, Bristol | Starting September

Are you someone who truly cares about making a difference in a child’s life? Do you have a passion for supporting young children with additional needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment?

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a lovely, small SEND school in Keynsham. Part of a well-established and supportive trust, this school is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, strong values, and commitment to helping every child thrive.

About the Role

This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September, where you’ll provide 1:1 support to a new EYFS pupil who is currently undiagnosed and awaiting an EHCP.

You’ll play a vital role in helping this child settle into school life, supporting their development, and creating a safe, positive foundation for their learning journey.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Working closely with the SENCo and the child’s family to ensure consistent care
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, engagement, and early development
• Helping establish routines and a positive introduction to school life

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Patient, nurturing, and genuinely caring
• Passionate about SEND and early years development
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable to changing needs
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children, staff, and families

What the School Offers

• A warm, close-knit team where everyone is valued
• Strong support from a reputable and established trust
• A long-term opportunity to grow and develop in your role
• The chance to make a real and lasting impact at a crucial stage in a child’s life

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.