1:1 Teaching Assistant - SEND School | Downend Start Date: November 2025 Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Placement Location: Downend, South Gloucestershire Monarch Education is currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs at a specialist SEND school in Downend. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in November 2025, ideal for someone with experience in supporting children with complex learning or behavioural needs. About the Role: You will be working closely with a pupil on a one-to-one basis, providing tailored support to help them access learning, manage routines, and thrive in a structured and nurturing environment. The school offers a supportive team and a strong focus on inclusive education. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 support tailored to the pupil's individual needs Assist with classroom activities, transitions, and emotional regulation Implement strategies to support engagement and progress Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment What We're Looking For: Experience working in a SEND setting or supporting pupils with additional needs A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Relevant qualifications or training in SEND (desirable) A valid DBS or willingness to obtain one Why Work with Monarch Education? Monarch Education is a trusted recruitment partner in the education sector. We offer: Access to exclusive roles in local schools and nurseries Dedicated support from experienced consultants Opportunities for professional development Competitive pay rates Flexible working options Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £200 Commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding 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.