Teaching Assistant (Non-Verbal Student Support)

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated education consultant

Safeguarding training

CPD access

Supportive school environment

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Monarch Education is recruiting a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal student in a welcoming primary school in Bradley Stoke, near Bristol. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a long-term, immediate start.

You’ll work closely with the SENDCo, teachers, and support staff to help the pupil access learning and participate fully in school life. The school values inclusion and provides strong pastoral and SEND support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional communication needs.
• Experience working with non-verbal pupils or children with speech and language difficulties.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support for a non-verbal pupil throughout the school day.
• Help the pupil access learning activities both inside and outside the classroom.
• Use communication strategies and tools to support engagement and interaction.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and wider support staff.
• Adapt activities to meet the individual needs of the pupil.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and social development.
• Support emotional wellbeing and positive participation in school life.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

SEND experience

Non-verbal pupil support

Patience and resilience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Non-Verbal Student Support)

Bradley Stoke, Bristol

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

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional communication needs?

Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to help a non-verbal pupil access learning, build confidence, and thrive within the school environment?

Monarch Education is currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal student within a welcoming primary school in Bradley Stoke. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child’s educational journey while working within a highly supportive school community.

Why You’ll Love This School

This school is recognised for its strong commitment to supporting both pupils and staff. A collaborative and nurturing culture runs throughout the school, ensuring that children receive the individual support they need while staff are encouraged to grow and succeed in their roles.

The leadership team is approachable and supportive, with excellent systems in place to help staff work effectively together. Pupils benefit from a caring environment where inclusion is at the heart of everything they do, and where every child is given the opportunity to flourish.

With a dedicated SEND team and strong pastoral support, this is an excellent setting for anyone looking to further their experience within education and additional needs support.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated support for a non-verbal pupil throughout the school day.
• Help the pupil access learning activities both inside and outside the classroom.
• Use communication strategies and tools to support engagement and interaction.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and wider support staff.
• Adapt activities to meet the individual needs of the pupil.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and social development.
• Support emotional wellbeing and positive participation in school life.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children with SEND or additional communication needs.
• Have experience working with non-verbal pupils or children with speech and language difficulties.
• Are patient, nurturing, and resilient.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider support team.
• Are committed to helping every child reach their full potential.
• Have a positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.

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

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Working hours of 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to training, including Safeguarding and Prevent Duty.
• Valuable experience within SEND education.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to a young person’s life.
• A welcoming school environment with excellent staff support.

Why Work with Monarch Education?

• 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.

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.

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.