Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (TEACH
78752) Bristol, England

Monarch Education is working with a specialist SEMH school in the BS16 area of Bristol to recruit a full‑time Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible.

The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils may display challenging behaviour and require consistent, structured support to help them engage with education and manage their emotions.

This role involves working closely with pupils on a one‑to‑one and small group basis, supporting both their learning and behaviour throughout the school day.

• Provide one‑to‑one support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Support small groups with classroom activities and interventions
• Help pupils regulate behaviour and follow structured routines
• Work alongside teachers to deliver lessons and adapt activities
• Use de‑escalation techniques and follow behaviour support plans
• Build positive and consistent relationships with pupils
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO and wider support teams

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Experience in a UK school, alternative provision or similar setting
• Calm, consistent and patient approach
• Able to build trust and maintain professional boundaries

This role would suit someone with a background in youth work, support work or education who is used to working in structured environments with pupils who need additional support.

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Team Teach courses in May and August 2026
• 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.
• 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.