Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Bristol to support students with additional needs in a vibrant secondary school. The ideal candidate will have SEND experience and Team Teach training, demonstrating a caring attitude and effective communication skills. This position offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for flexible working along with continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Exclusive vacancies within local schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience with children having special educational needs.
• Caring and reliable personality.
• Not afraid to engage actively in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support students within a secondary school classroom.
• Deliver tailored learning and emotional support.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and organisation.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEND

Good communication skills

Team-player attitude

Tools

Team Teach training

Behaviour Management training

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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

Monarch Education is working with a partner Secondary school in Bristol that supports pupils aged 11-16, who are in need of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils in classes. The ideal person would also have SEND experience and be Team Teach (TT) trained. The school is known for its warm, structured environment and its commitment to helping every student reach their full potential-academically, socially, and emotionally.

We’re looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who genuinely wants to make a difference. If you’re patient, calm under pressure, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students within a vibrant and dynamic secondary school classroom, helping them stay engaged and focused.
• Working one-to-one or in small groups to deliver tailored learning and emotional support.
• Helping with sensory activities and structured routines.
• Assisting teachers with lesson prep and classroom organisation.
• Encouraging independence and celebrating small wins every day.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Someone who’s caring, reliable, and not afraid to get stuck in.
• Good communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Relevant training in Team Teach and Behaviour Management

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!
• A 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, according to 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 operates 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.