SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant (Communication Specialist Provision)

Hours:

Full:time, Monday to Friday (Term:time only)

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Long:term / Day:to:day ad:hoc supply

Location:

Normanton Area (Specialist Resource Provision)

They are a dedicated and highly regarded communication resource provision attached to a mainstream setting, specialising in supporting pupils with significant speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), including autism. They pride themselves on offering a highly structured, communication:rich environment where targeted interventions are seamlessly integrated into the school day. The team there is collaborative, welcoming, and entirely committed to helping every child develop their speech, social interaction, and independence in a safe and inclusive space.

• Communication Support:
  Strong interpersonal skills and an intuitive approach to supporting children with speech, language, and communication difficulties or autism.
• Adaptability:
  The ability to modify classroom instructions, visual aids, and learning resources dynamically to suit individual cognitive and developmental levels.
• Patience and Empathy: A calm, encouraging nature capable of building trusting relationships with pupils who may experience frustration due to communication barriers.
• Collaboration:
  
  Exceptional teamwork skills to work effectively alongside class teachers, resource leads, and external speech and language therapists.

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils within the resource provision, using communication tools and visual schedules to facilitate learning.
• Assisting the teacher in adapting learning materials and managing the classroom environment to ensure it remains a safe and highly supportive space.
• Helping students develop their social skills, emotional regulation, and communication independence during structured lessons and break times.
• Monitoring, tracking, and recording student progress, boosting their self:esteem, and strictly adhering to all safeguarding protocols.

• Full eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this role).
• An enhanced DBS check on the update service, or a willingness to undergo a new check via Randstad.
• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs within the UK (specific experience with speech and language difficulties or autism is highly desirable).

• Referral Scheme:
  Earn GBP
  300 in Love2shop vouchers for every person you successfully refer to us (T and Cs apply).
• CPD Opportunities:
  Free access to professional development courses, including Team Teach training.
• Dedicated Support:
  Guidance from a specialist SEND consultant to manage your placement and support your career goals.