Speech And Language Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 4 (ASD & Speech & Language Focus)

Harrow, HA2 (commutable from Harrow-on-the-Hill, Rayners Lane, South Harrow, Northolt, Wembley)

£105-£115 per day

Start date:

ASAP

Contract:

Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures is looking for a patient, nurturing, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support two pupils in Year 4 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SPLT). This role is ideal for someone passionate about developing children's communication skills and confident working with structured speech & language strategies.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support targeting speech, language and communication
• Delivering SALT-led interventions and modelling language throughout the school day
• Using visuals, PECS, Makaton or other communication tools to support understanding
• Encouraging turn-taking, attention and listening, and social interaction during learning and play
• Supporting learning during English, maths and topic lessons, adapting tasks where needed
• Tracking progress and feeding back to teachers and therapists to ensure strategies remain effective
• Helping create a calm, structured, communication-friendly classroom environment

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and/or speech & language needs
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn SALT strategies, interventions and communication tools
• Warm, calm, and encouraging approach to help build confidence and independence
• Strong communication skills and the ability to model clear, consistent language
• Proactive, reliable and committed for the full academic year

• Long-term placements that offer stability and growth
• Weekly pay via a quick and simple digital system
• Free CPD including Speech & Language, Autism Support and Behaviour Training
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement

If you're passionate about supporting children's communication and development, apply today with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hugh at Long Term Futures.

An enhanced DBS and two professional references will be required.