SEND Teaching Assistant - Autism Specialist Location: Gloucester Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time | Term Time Only Monarch Education is proud to be working with a highly respected special school in Gloucester that supports children and young people aged 11-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of complex learning needs. The school is known for its nurturing environment, structured routines, and a strong commitment to helping every pupil thrive-academically, socially, and emotionally. We are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students with additional needs. If you're calm, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting young people with autism, this could be the ideal role for you. Your Role Will Include: Supporting students with ASC in lessons, helping them stay engaged and focused Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual needs Assisting with sensory activities and maintaining structured routines Helping teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation Promoting independence and celebrating every achievement-big or small What We're Looking For: Experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly autism A caring, proactive attitude and a willingness to get involved Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Relevant training (e.g. Autism Awareness, Team Teach) is beneficial but not essential Why You'll Love Working Here: A welcoming and supportive school community Easily accessible location with on-site parking and public transport links A genuinely rewarding role where you'll help students grow in confidence and ability Ongoing support and professional development through Monarch Education Working with Monarch Education Gives You Access To: Flexible working opportunities Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £200 Exclusive roles in 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. MON15