ASC Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking an ASC Learning Support Assistant in Nuneaton. The successful candidate will provide support to pupils with ASC, assist teachers, and deliver tailored interventions in a specialist SEND school. The role involves fostering communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing in students. This is a temporary position with the potential for permanent placement, ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

Benefits

Opportunity to enhance CPD portfolio

Free safeguarding training

£200 referral bonus

Online portal for pay management

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in any setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASC and additional needs during lessons.
• Assist teachers in the day-to-day running of the classroom.
• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Help manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Collect evidence of pupil progress.
• Promote independence and emotional regulation.

Skills

Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Calm, patient, and adaptable approach

Passion for supporting children with SEND

Knowledge of Makaton or sign language

Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH

Job description

Job Title

ASC Learning Support Assistant

Location

Nuneaton

Hours

35 hours per week (8:30am – 3:30pm)

Start Date

ASAP

Contract Type

Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)

Overview

Join a specialist SEND school supporting ASC learners. The school provides a personalised curriculum in a calm and structured environment and focuses on communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASC and additional needs during lessons and school activities
• Assist the class teacher and other support staff in the day‑to‑day running of the classroom
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to individual learning styles
• Help manage behaviour positively and consistently
• Collect evidence of pupil progress to support assessment and planning
• Promote independence, communication, and emotional regulation

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults (in any setting)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
• Passion for supporting children with SEND
• Knowledge of Makaton or sign language (desirable but not essential)
• Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH (desirable but not essential)

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

Important Information

• All pay rates are inclusive of rolled‑up holiday pay
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments
• This role involves working with children on a daily basis; successful applicants will be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom; candidates must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK

Equal Opportunities – Monarch