SEND Teaching Assistant

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
£92.59 - £110.24 per day

SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism Specialist (Primary School)

Location: Weston‑super‑Mare
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time | Long-term | Term Time Only

Monarch Education is supporting a friendly and inclusive primary school in Weston‑super‑Mare, seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Supporting primary-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.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 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.

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.

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