AAC Communication Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets

Senovo; Dover; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is seeking an AAC Communication Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Tower Hamlets. This temporary role involves using AAC systems to aid communication and independence, under the guidance of teachers and therapy staff.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be prepared to complete Senovo's safeguarding process, including references and DBS clearance. QTS is not required for this classroom-support position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting speech, language or communication needs is desirable, together with familiarity with AAC, communication books or symbol-based systems.
• QTS is not required for this classroom-support role.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups using agreed AAC systems.
• Model communication strategies and prepare accessible visual resources.
• Help pupils make choices, initiate interaction and participate more independently.
• Record responses accurately and share useful feedback with teaching and therapy staff.
• Maintain consistent routines, professional boundaries and strong safeguarding practice.

Skills

Speech-language support

AAC familiarity

Job description

AAC Communication Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/11/2026

AAC Communication Teaching Assistant - Tower HamletsLocation: Tower HamletsContract: TemporaryPay: £105-£140 per day PAYE

What you will do

• Support individual pupils and small groups using agreed AAC systems.
• Model communication strategies and prepare accessible visual resources.
• Help pupils make choices, initiate interaction and participate more independently.
• Record responses accurately and share useful feedback with teaching and therapy staff.
• Maintain consistent routines, professional boundaries and strong safeguarding practice.

What you will bring

Experience supporting speech, language or communication needs is desirable, together with familiarity with AAC, communication books or symbol-based systems. QTS is not required for this classroom-support role.

Why work with Senovo

You will receive PAYE pay, clear assignment information and specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo's safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people.