Autism Teaching Assistant

Autism Teaching Assistant – Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield
Role: Autism Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

About the Role

Monarch Education are currently recruiting for an Autism Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist educational setting in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

This is a highly rewarding role suited to individuals who are patient, adaptable and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop communication skills and build independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Adapt learning materials and strategies to meet individual needs
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals
• Use structured approaches such as visual timetables and routines
• Encourage engagement, independence and confidence
• Maintain a safe, calm and supportive learning environment

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with Autism (ASC)
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Understanding of additional needs and sensory behaviours
• Passion for supporting children with SEND

Desirable

• Experience in a specialist school or SEND setting
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton or other communication tools
• Team Teach or similar training
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or support work

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

* 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

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.