Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Cirencester to support children's learning and wellbeing. Responsibilities include classroom support, assisting with learning activities, and contributing to a positive atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. Pay ranges from £88.92 to £120 per day, and the position is full-time with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Crown Commercial Service Approved

CPD opportunities through Affinity Academy

Free Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus

Online portal for pay management

Qualifications

• Experience in education or childcare setting is essential.
• Proactive, patient, and supportive approach required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to the teacher and pupils.
• Assist with small‑group and 1:1 learning activities.
• Help create an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Behavior management

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Cirencester

Pay Rate: £88.92 – £120 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Cirencester
Contract Type: Full‑time / Long‑term
Start Date: 05/01/2026

Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Cirencester area. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing within a classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support to the teacher and pupils across a range of subjects
• Assist with small‑group and 1:1 learning activities
• Help create an inclusive, engaging, and positive learning environment
• Support pupils with varying needs, promoting confidence and independence
• Contribute to lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children in an education or childcare setting
• A proactive, patient, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage behaviour calmly and constructively
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

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)

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.