Communication and Language Support Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lincoln seeks a Communication & Language Support Officer to assist in supporting students with special needs. This role includes assessing and delivering intervention programmes focused on speech and language development. Candidates should possess GCSEs in English and Maths and experience with autism. The institution offers a supportive environment and strong career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible career development opportunities

Annual appraisals

CPD opportunities

Employee Benefits Programme

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A-C).
• Prior experience working with students with autism is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO in assessing the speech and language needs of students.
• Help deliver tailored intervention programmes to promote early language development.
• Assist in planning and reviewing programmes of work for individual pupils.

Skills

Computer literacy

Experience with MS Word

Experience with MS Outlook

Experience with MS Excel

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A-C)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Priory Witham Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Communication & Language Support Officer to join our school, which makes a genuine difference to its students and supports staff in achieving their goals. We believe in our community's unique spirit and are committed to our motto: ‘Believe Together Achieve Together’.

This new role will support the SENCO in assessing, planning, delivering, and reviewing programmes of work for groups or individual pupils, focusing on speech and language needs. The role involves supporting staff in delivering tailored intervention programmes to promote early language development, ensuring all students can access the curriculum effectively both inside and outside the classroom. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with students with special needs, supporting their academic and social development. They should be computer literate, with experience using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A-C), and prior experience working with students with autism.

What the school offers its staff

The Priory Witham Academy, an all-through (EYFS – 18) school in Lincoln, is central to its community. Our dedicated staff are supportive and aspirational, working in a high-trust, high-accountability environment that values individual contributions to our shared vision.

As part of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, we offer flexible and creative career development opportunities, including permanent and secondment roles across our academies. We are committed to improving students’ life chances and the wellbeing and development of our staff. Benefits include annual appraisals, CPD opportunities, our Employee Benefits Programme, and strong HR support.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process adheres to the 'keeping children safe in education' guidelines. Employment offers are subject to checks such as DBS, medical assessments, social media screening, right to work verification, references, and suitability assessments. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.