Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS cost refunded

Refer a Friend bonus

CPD and development courses

Job summary

Monarch Education is recruiting a dedicated Primary SEND Teaching Assistant for a welcoming school in St George, Bristol. You will support pupils with SEND in classroom activities and broader school life, helping them access the curriculum and grow confidence.

The role offers a long-term opportunity with regular hours (8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday) and ongoing consultant support, focusing on inclusive education and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in schools or similar settings.
• Patience, nurturing and resilience are essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in classroom and wider school activities.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning support.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCo and external professionals.
• Support curriculum access and pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Job description

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

St George, Bristol

Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with SEND to achieve their full potential?

Do you thrive on helping young people overcome barriers to learning and gain the confidence they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom?

Monarch Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in St George, Bristol. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional learning needs while becoming a valued member of a caring and inclusive school community.

Why You’ll Love This School

This school is built on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, develop, and feel valued within their learning environment.

Staff are committed to creating a culture where pupils are supported to make progress, embrace challenges, and recognise their own strengths. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging, ensuring every child feels included, respected, and encouraged to participate fully in school life.

With a supportive leadership team and an inclusive ethos, the school provides an environment where both pupils and staff can thrive.

The Role

As a Primary SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEND both within the classroom and during wider school activities.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning support.
• Work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, and external professionals.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and achieve their individual learning goals.
• Support social, emotional, and academic development.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and positive engagement in learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children with SEND in schools or similar settings.
• Are patient, nurturing, and resilient.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can support pupils with a range of learning, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Are passionate about inclusion and helping children succeed.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Have a positive and proactive attitude.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, or looking to develop your SEND experience, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Long-term opportunity within a supportive school.
• Working hours of 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to training, including Safeguarding and Prevent Duty.
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEND experience.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in pupils’ educational journeys.
• A welcoming team and strong support network.

Why Work with Monarch Education?

As one of the UK’s leading education recruitment specialists, Monarch Education is committed to supporting you throughout your career.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to exclusive vacancies across Bristol and the surrounding areas.
• Opportunities within 11 Multi-Academy Trusts.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Affinity Academy – free CPD and professional development courses.
• Gaining Core Agency (GCA) accredited agency.
• Fast and efficient clearance process.
• DBS cost refunded after 12 days worked (T&Cs apply).
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £200.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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.