Arabic-Speaking Teaching Assistant — Speech & Language Support

Axcis Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training (Safeguarding Level

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term opportunities

Wide network of SEND settings

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is partnering with a Birmingham primary school to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with communication needs, including SLCN. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, starting September 2026.

You will work with children aged 4–11, using PECS/Makaton to develop communication and social skills, in a supportive classroom under teachers and the SENCO. An Enhanced DBS and Update Service are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech and language needs or SEND.
• Fluent in Arabic.
• Knowledge of communication strategies such as PECS or Makaton.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 4–11 in a primary school setting.
• Work with pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties (SLCN).
• Help develop communication, social and language skills.
• Use tools such as PECS and Makaton.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide a calm, supportive classroom presence.
• Work with teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored interventions.

Skills

Arabic

SEND experience

Job description

Axcis Education Recruitment is partnering with a Birmingham primary school to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with communication needs, including SLCN. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, starting September 2026.

You will work with children aged 4–11, using PECS/Makaton to develop communication and social skills, in a supportive classroom under teachers and the SENCO. An Enhanced DBS and Update Service are preferred.