Non Verbal Specialist Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-02
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
Overview
1:1 Non-Verbal Specialist Teaching Assistant - Join us Ready for September!
Location:
Northampton & Surrounding Areas. Position:
Full-Time (Part time also available). Pay Rate:
Competitive Pay.
Start Date:
ASAP.
Not every child communicates with words—but every child deserves to be heard. We’re looking for a caring, patient, and proactive Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal child 1:1 in a primary school setting. If you’ve worked with SEND children or used PECS, Makaton, AAC, or sign language, this could be the most rewarding role you take on.
Responsibilities- Support one child throughout the school day using alternative communication tools to unlock learning
- Build confidence, independence, and social skills
- Work closely with teachers and specialists
- Experience with SEND or non-verbal children
- Calm, compassionate, can-do attitude
- Communication tools experience is a bonus, not essential
- Make a genuine impact every day
- Supportive team & ongoing training
- Competitive pay and flexible working options
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of a child’s education and be part of a rewarding and fulfilling role,
apply now to join our team in Northampton!
Apply Today and start making an impact tomorrow!
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