Language Support Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced ELSA (Emotional Language Support Assistant) trained Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Bristol (BS4). This is a full-time position required to start September 2025.

The school is looking for a versatile and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2, and a strong understanding of working with children in need of language and literacy support.

About the Role:

As a Full-Time Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of a small group of pupils with additional needs. A significant part of your role will involve providing tailored support to encourage positive learning.

This role requires an individual trained and experienced in ELSA.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Classroom Support:
  • Working alongside the class teacher to support the delivery of lessons
  • Assisting with classroom organisation, preparing resources, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Supporting the teacher with managing classroom behaviour.
• Supporting Learning and Development:
  • Supporting pupils’ engagement in learning activities, encouraging independence and participation.
  • Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
  • Providing emotional support and promoting positive social interactions among pupils.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Working effectively as part of the school team, collaborating with teachers, the SENDCo, and other support staff.
  • Communicating relevant information about pupil progress and well-being to the class teacher and SENDCo.
  • Potentially liaising with parents/carers under the direction of the class teacher or SENDCo.

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant trained in ELSA (Emotional Language Support Assistant), with experience in a primary school setting and a strong understanding of supporting pupils with SEND. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Proven experience and understanding of supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A patient, nurturing, and understanding approach to working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to different classroom environments and pupil needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday during term time.

Qualifications:

• ELSA (Emotional Language Support Assistant)
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3) or demonstrable equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Training or professional development related to supporting pupils with specific SEND is advantageous.

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

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)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

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.