1:1 Non Verbal Specialist Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make impact

Ongoing training

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. seeks a caring 1:1 Non-Verbal Specialist Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal pupil in a primary setting. You will use alternative communication tools to unlock learning and build confidence, independence, and social skills.

Experience with SEND or non-verbal children is preferred; familiarity with PECS, Makaton, AAC or sign language is welcome. This full-time role in the Kettering area starts ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND or non-verbal children.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Familiarity with alternative communication approaches is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support one child throughout the school day.
• Use alternative communication tools to unlock learning.
• Build confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers and specialists.

Skills

SEND experience

Non-verbal support

Calm & compassionate

Communication tools

Tools

PECS

Makaton

AAC

Sign language

Job description

1:1 Non-Verbal Specialist Teaching Assistant - Join us Ready for This Term!

Location: Kettering & 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Support one child throughout the school day
• Use alternative communication tools to unlock learning
• Build confidence, independence, and social skills
• Work closely with teachers and specialists

What You Bring:

• Experience with SEND or non-verbal children
• Calm, compassionate, can-do attitude
• Communication tools experience (a bonus, not essential!)

Why Join Us:

• 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.
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