Autism Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist in education is looking for an Autism Learning Support Assistant in Shirley, UK. This role involves supporting children with autism and additional needs during lessons. Candidates need to have a background in care or youth services and a passion for working with children. The position offers training opportunities and a chance to make a real impact in an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to enhance your 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.
• A passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to promote independence and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and additional needs during lessons.
• Assist the class teacher in day-to-day running of the classroom.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions.

Skills

Experience working with children or vulnerable adults

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Calm, patient, and adaptable approach

Knowledge of Makaton or sign language

Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH

Job description

Job Title: Autism Learning Support Assistant

Location: Shirley

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 SEND School Supporting ASC Learners

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is proud to be working in close partnership with a highly respected SEND school in the Shirley area. 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, the school provides 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)

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 to:

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 the welfare of children and young people and expect all 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 application will, in accordance with statutory guidance, 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. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. While 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.