Job Description

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Summary

If you're passionate about helping children find their voice, this Speech and Language Teaching Assistant role offers the perfect opportunity to make a lasting difference. Working in a classroom setting, you'll support pupils with speech, language, and communication needs, helping them develop the skills they need to connect with the world around them.

The Role

You'll work closely with teachers and therapists to create a supportive, structured environment where pupils feel safe, understood, and encouraged to express themselves.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Providing one-to-one and small group support to develop communication skills Using tools such as Makaton, PECS, and visual timetables to aid understanding Encouraging social interaction, emotional regulation, and independence Implementing communication strategies recommended by Speech and Language Therapists Creating calm, consistent routines that help children feel secure and confident

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

Psychology, Education, or Speech and Language graduates Experienced Teaching Assistants or Support Workers with SEND backgrounds Parents or carers with lived experience of communication needs Anyone considering a future in speech therapy, SEN teaching, or child development

Skills and Qualities You'll Need

A calm, nurturing, and patient approach Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team An interest in speech and language development A genuine commitment to inclusive, child-centred learning

The School

You'll be part of a specialist school that places communication and structure at the heart of its provision. The team works closely together to support each pupil through individualised plans and consistent routines, helping children feel valued, understood, and able to thrive.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm
Term-time only
Full-time and part-time applicants welcome

The Benefits

Competitive pay No shift work, evenings, or weekends Training opportunities and ongoing professional development Experience that supports future careers in education, therapy, and psychology
If you're ready to support children in building the communication skills that shape their future, apply now to become a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: 14.00-16.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person