Autism Learning Support Assistant

Autism Learning Support Assistant

Location: Halesowen

Hours: 35 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)

Applications with no UK based experience working with children and / or young adults with SEND will not be considered.

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is proud to be working in close partnership with a highly respected SEND school in the Halesowen area. This nurturing and inclusive school supports children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, and complex learning needs. With a strong focus on communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing, the school provides a personalised curriculum in a calm and structured environment.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and proactive Autism Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a natural affinity with children and a genuine desire to make a difference. While direct school experience is not essential, we welcome applicants with backgrounds in care work, support roles, youth services, psychology, or any role where you have supported vulnerable individuals.

So if you have transferable skills from roles in education, healthcare, or social services, we'd love to hear from you.

• Support pupils with Autism (ASC) and additional needs during lessons and school activities
• Assist the class teacher and other support staff in the day-to-day running of the classroom
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to individual learning styles
• Help manage behaviour positively and consistently
• Collect evidence of pupil progress to support assessment and planning
• Promote independence, communication, and emotional regulation

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults (in any setting)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
• Passion for supporting children with SEND
• Knowledge of Makaton or sign language (desirable but not essential)
• Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH (desirable but not essential)

• 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

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.

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.