Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Autism Specialist

Location: South Bristol
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time | Long-term | Term Time Only

Monarch Education is supporting a friendly and inclusive secondary school in South Bristol, seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team in September 2026. The school provides a nurturing, structured environment for children with Autism and additional learning needs, and is committed to helping every pupil grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners and is ready to make a meaningful difference every day. If you're patient, resilient, and enthusiastic about helping children with SEND thrive, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This role would also suit a support worker, sports coach or recent sports graduate with an interest in working within education.

• Supporting secondary-aged pupils with Autism to stay engaged and participate in learning.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs.
• Assisting with sensory activities, structured routines, and emotional regulation.
• Working closely with class teachers to support lesson delivery and classroom organisation.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and celebrating progress-big or small.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism.
• A caring, proactive, and reliable individual who enjoys helping children succeed.
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude.
• Any relevant training (e.g., Autism Awareness, Team Teach) is beneficial but not essential.

• GCA Approved Supplier
• 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

• 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, according to statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.