SEND Teaching Assistant

EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Long-Term Role)

Location: South Bristol
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: September
Contract: Long-Term

Monarch Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in South Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil within the Early Years Foundation Stage from September.

The Role

You will work closely with a young pupil on a 1:1 basis, providing tailored support to help them access learning, develop confidence, and make positive progress in a nurturing EYFS environment.

Working alongside the class teacher and wider support team, you will play a vital role in supporting the child's learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support tailored to the child's individual needs
• Supporting engagement in EYFS learning activities through play-based learning
• Encouraging communication, social interaction, and emotional development
• Helping the pupil build confidence, independence, and positive relationships
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider school staff
• Assisting with classroom routines and transitions throughout the day
• Supporting the child's wellbeing within a safe and nurturing environment
• Assisting with personal care where required

About the School

This friendly and inclusive primary school in South Bristol prides itself on creating a positive and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the support they need, and professional development opportunities are readily available.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working within an EYFS setting or supporting young children in a school or nursery environment
• Has experience supporting children on a 1:1 basis, particularly those with additional needs
• Is patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic
• Has a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Is adaptable, proactive, and able to respond to individual needs
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• 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

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

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.