SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism Specialist

Location: Bristol (BS16)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time | Term Time Only

Monarch Education is working with a well-respected primary school in Bristol that supports a high number of pupils aged 3-11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other complex learning needs. The school is known for its warm, structured environment and its commitment to helping every student reach their full potential‑academically, socially, and emotionally.

We’re looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who genuinely wants to make a difference. If you’re patient, calm under pressure, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students with ASD in the classroom, helping them stay engaged and focused.
• Working one-to-one or in small groups to deliver tailored learning and emotional support.
• Helping with sensory activities and structured routines.
• Assisting teachers with lesson prep and classroom organisation.
• Encouraging independence and celebrating small wins every day.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, especially ASD.
• Someone who’s caring, reliable, and not afraid to get stuck in.
• Good communication skills and a team‑player attitude.
• Any relevant training (e.g. Autism Awareness, Team Teach) is a bonus-but not essential.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• The school has a great team and a really supportive atmosphere.
• There’s on‑site parking and easy bus links, so getting there is simple.
• You’ll be part of something genuinely rewarding, helping students grow in confidence and ability.
• Monarch Education offers ongoing support, training, and opportunities to progress.

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 too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

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)

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.

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.