Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Area: Yate, BristolHours of Work: 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm)Start Date: ASAP/January 2026 Monarch Education, are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a school as part of a multi academy trust in Yate. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and other additional needs. Previous experience in a school setting is not essential; a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn and adapt are key. Job Overview As an Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with ASC and related needs. Your role will be pivotal in creating a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters positive learning experiences and personal development for each child. The school welcomes children aged 4 to 16 and is nestled in Yate on the outskirts of Bristo. The school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Believing that all pupils deserve equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum, in line with the principles of the national curriculum, and we strive to bring this vision to life in everything we do. Key Responsibilities Support the class teacher and fellow support staff in the daily running of the classroom and activities Assist children during lessons, activities, and playtimes to facilitate engagement and participation Implement behaviour management strategies to support positive behaviour and emotional regulation Deliver tailored 1:1 or small group interventions to meet individual learning goals Collect and maintain evidence of children's work to support ongoing assessment and planning Support children with communication, sensory, and emotional needs, encouraging independence and confidence Person Specification Previous experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN setting Highly organised with excellent communication skills Passionate about supporting and inspiring children to reach their full potential Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, or similar conditions Knowledge of Makaton, sign language, or alternative communication methods is desirable but not essential A proactive attitude with a flexible and caring approach to supporting children's individual needs 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr