AAC Teaching Assistant – Newham

Senovo Capital Management GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Senovo Resourcing Ltd in Newham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to help pupils use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) across lessons and routines. The role is temporary with PAYE pay of £105–£135 per day, and eligibility to work in the UK is required, along with safeguarding checks.

The successful candidate will support pupils to use AAC, prepare communication aids, model clear communication, and observe engagement and progress while promoting independence in a respectful setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting communication needs in education, care or therapy settings.
• Familiarity with AAC or willingness to develop skills.
• Reliable teamwork, safeguarding awareness, and professional boundaries.
• QTS is not required for classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to use AAC systems across the school day.
• Prepare symbols, communication boards and accessible resources.
• Model clear communication strategies under supervision.
• Record observations on engagement and progress.
• Promote independence with patient, respectful support.

Skills

AAC experience

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

QTS not required

Job description

Newham, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/10/2026

AAC Teaching Assistant – NewhamLocation: NewhamContract: TemporaryPay: £105–£135 per day PAYEThe opportunityA specialist SEN school in Newham needs a Teaching Assistant who can help pupils use augmentative and alternative communication confidently throughout lessons and everyday school routines. 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. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.

What you will do

• Support pupils to use agreed AAC systems consistently across the school day.
• Prepare symbols, communication boards and accessible classroom resources.
• Model clear communication strategies under teacher and therapist guidance.
• Record useful observations about engagement, choice-making and progress.
• Promote independence while maintaining patient, respectful support.

What you will bring

• Experience supporting communication needs in education, care or therapy settings.
• Familiarity with AAC, visual communication or a strong willingness to develop these skills.
• Reliable teamwork, professional boundaries and safeguarding awareness.
• QTS is not required for this classroom-support role.

Why work with Senovo

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Clear communication throughout registration and placement.
• Opportunities matched to your experience, availability and travel area.