Secondary Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Bedminster. This is a full-time position required to start immediately.

The school is looking for a versatile and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and a strong understanding of working with students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

As a Full‑Time Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. A significant part of your role will involve providing tailored support to pupils with a variety of SEND. Your responsibilities will include:

• Classroom Support:
  • Working alongside the class teacher to support the delivery of lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
  • Assisting with classroom organisation, preparing resources, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Supporting the teacher with managing classroom behaviour.
• Supporting Pupils with SEND:
  • Providing 1:1 support to individual pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), which may include but is not limited to:
    Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
  • Leading or assisting with small group interventions to support pupils’ specific learning needs, including literacy and numeracy support.
  • Implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or support plans, adapting strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
  • Monitoring and recording pupil progress against their targets and contributing to review meetings.
• Supporting Learning and Development:
  • Supporting pupils’ engagement in learning activities, encouraging independence and participation.
  • Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
  • Providing emotional support and promoting positive social interactions among pupils.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Working effectively as part of the school team, collaborating with teachers, the SENDCo, and other support staff.
  • Communicating relevant information about pupil progress and well‑being to the class teacher and SENDCo.
  • Potentially liaising with parents/carers under the direction of the class teacher or SENDCo.

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant with experience in a primary school setting and a strong understanding of supporting pupils with SEND. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school, ideally across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Proven experience and understanding of supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A patient, nurturing, and understanding approach to working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to different classroom environments and pupil needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Availability to work full‑time, Monday to Friday during term time.

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or
  3) or demonstrable equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Training or professional development related to supporting pupils with specific SEND is advantageous.

• 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

• 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 the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary…