Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bolton who are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant specialising in Autism (ASC) to join their supportive team.

This role is full time, long term to begin in September 2026, however an earlier start may be considered.

This role involves working closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning, helping them develop confidence, communication skills, and independence within a nurturing classroom environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism
• Implement EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation using structured strategies
• Adapt classroom activities to meet individual needs
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Work alongside the SENCO, teachers, and external professionals

About You

• Experience supporting children with Autism or SEND
• Calm, patient, and understanding approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for inclusive education
• Relevant TA qualification (Level 2/3) – desirable
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or sensory approaches – beneficial

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

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.

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