Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant Portishead Term Time Only | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm | Long-Term Opportunity Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential?

Do you enjoy working as part of a dedicated school team, helping to create engaging learning experiences and supporting pupils to thrive both academically and socially?

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Portishead. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school that is proud to be a vibrant and inclusive community of learners, where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

At the heart of this school is a commitment to creating an environment where every pupil feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed.

The school is proud of its reputation as a vibrant and inclusive community of learners, where diversity is celebrated and positive relationships are at the centre of everything they do. Staff work collaboratively to provide engaging learning opportunities and ensure pupils feel safe, happy, and motivated in their education.

With a strong community feel and a supportive leadership team, this is an excellent place to develop your career within education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across the classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Encourage pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Support children of varying abilities to access the curriculum.
• Help create a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and strong classroom engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children in a school, childcare, or similar setting.
• Are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are patient, caring, and enthusiastic.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Have a positive, proactive, and flexible approach.
• Are committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or looking to build your career in education, we’d love to hear from you.

• Long-term opportunity within a welcoming school environment.
• Working hours of 8:30am-3:30pm
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• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to training including Safeguarding and Prevent Duty.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s educational journeys.
• A supportive staff team and strong school community.

As one of the UK’s leading education recruitment specialists, Monarch Education is committed to supporting you throughout your career.

• 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.

If you’re passionate about supporting young learners and want to join a school that prides itself on being a vibrant and inclusive community of learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or call Jamel on  for an informal chat about the role.

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.

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
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