Graduate Teaching Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in Bristol seeks Graduate Teaching Assistants to support a high-achieving primary school. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting students and assisting teachers. This full-time position offers flexible working opportunities and competitive daily rates.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme with bonuses

Exclusive vacancies within local schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• A degree in Maths, English, Science, or a closely related subject is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• An interest in supporting young people academically is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support students in Key Stage Two across core subjects.
• Deliver small group interventions and one-to-one academic support.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Passion for education

Education

Degree in Maths, English, Science, or related subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Bristol

Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Full-time | Term Time Only
Start Date: January 2026

Monarch Education is currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support a high-achieving primary school in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with strong academic backgrounds in Mathematics, English, or Science who are passionate about education and eager to gain classroom experience in a structured and ambitious environment.

About the Role:

As a Graduate TA, you will:

• Support students in Key Stage Two across core subjects, helping to raise attainment and engagement.
• Deliver small group interventions and one-to-one academic support.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom activities, and behaviour management.
• Contribute to a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.
• Gain valuable experience for a future career in teaching or education.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A degree in Maths, English, Science, or a closely related subject.
• A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting their academic progress.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, professional, and enthusiastic approach.
• Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, or classroom support (desirable but not essential).

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 to:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• 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.