Early Years Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol (BS16)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time | Term Time Only

Monarch Education is working with a well-respected primary school in Bristol that supports a high number of pupils within their Early Years Department. The school are looking for an additional teaching assistant to work on a full time basis from September 2026. This is a long term role and will extend to the end of the academic year for the most suitable applicant.

We're looking for an EYFS experienced Teaching Assistant with an interest in early childhood development. If you're patient, calm under pressure, and passionate about supporting young people with developing needs, this could be the perfect role for you.

• Supporting pupils aged 3-4 years old in the 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.

• Experience working with young children in an educational setting
• Someone who's caring, reliable, and not afraid to get stuck in.
• Good communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Someone with a Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Child Care
• Any additional training (e.g. Autism Awareness) is a bonus-but not essential.

• The school has a great team and a really supportive atmosphere.
• There's on-site parking and easy bus links
  , so getting there is simple.
• You'll be part of something genuinely rewarding, helping students grow in confidence and ability.
• Monarch Education offers ongoing support, training, and opportunities to progress.

• GCA Approved Supplier
• 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

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.