Secondary Supply Teaching Assistant (SEN Experience) in Bristol

Location: Bristol

Contract: Full-Time Supply (Monday-Friday)

Hours: 8:15am – 3:15pm

Salary: £88.92 – £133.68 per day (DOE)

Are you supportive, resilient, and passionate about helping young people with additional needs thrive in school? We are looking for committed Secondary Supply Teaching Assistants with SEN experience to work across a range of Bristol secondary schools. This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while gaining valuable experience across different school settings.

As a Supply SEN TA, you’ll work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support students who benefit from structured guidance, emotional support, and tailored learning strategies. Many placements often develop into long-term opportunities, providing a strong pathway into SEN support roles or teacher training.

Schools throughout Bristol are known for their inclusive ethos, supportive staff teams, and strong focus on wellbeing. With collaborative departments and nurturing environments, these schools are committed to helping every student succeed. As part of the support team, you’ll play a vital role in promoting confidence, independence, and positive learning experiences.

About the Role:

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work with KS3 and KS4 students who may have a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, or communication challenges. Your role may involve 1:1 support, small-group work, or assisting within the wider classroom to help ensure all pupils can access the curriculum effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 or small-group support to students with SEN
• Support behaviour regulation, emotional wellbeing, and daily routines
• Assist in delivering lesson activities and adapting tasks where needed
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
• Promote engagement, independence, and positive learning attitudes
• Maintain a calm, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment
• Build strong, supportive relationships with learners and colleagues
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and school expectations at all times

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting young people with SEN (school, care, youth work, mentoring, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Confidence in supporting behaviour, learning needs, or emotional needs
• A patient, adaptable, and resilient approach
• Ability to adjust to different school settings and student needs
• A commitment to safeguarding and professional conduct
• Suitable for TAs, SEN support workers, graduates, or those exploring a SEND-focused career

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• 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

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 daily, 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.