Autism Learning Support Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider seeks an Autism Learning Support Assistant in Coventry. The role focuses on supporting children with additional needs, helping during lessons, and encouraging communication and independence. Applicants should have experience with vulnerable individuals and a passion for providing support. This temporary position may lead to permanent placement and requires UK-based experience with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism (ASC) and additional needs during lessons.
• Assist the class teacher and support staff in classroom management.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Help manage behaviour positively.
• 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: Autism Learning Support Assistant

Location: Coventry

Hours: 35 hours per week (8:30am – 3:30pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)

Applications with no UK based experience working with children and/or young adults with SEND will not be considered.

Make a Real Impact – Join a Specialist Team within School Supporting ASC Learners

This nurturing and inclusive school supports children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, and complex learning needs. With a strong focus on communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing, our schools provide a personalised curriculum in a calm and structured environment.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and proactive Autism Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a natural affinity with children and a genuine desire to make a difference. While direct school experience is not essential, we welcome applicants with backgrounds in care work, support roles, youth services, psychology, or any role where you have supported vulnerable individuals. So if you have transferable skills from roles in education, healthcare, or social services, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism (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)

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)

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.