Early Years Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant in Yate, South Gloucestershire. This role involves working directly with children, supporting their speech and language development in a nurturing school environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young children, be proactive, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay, and opportunities for training and career progression. Applications are welcome for a December or January start.

Benefits

Training and mentoring

Competitive pay

Career progression opportunities

£50 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or school settings essential.
• Interest in SEND or speech and language support.
• Patient, caring, and proactive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in speech and language interventions.
• Delivering play-based activities to improve communication.
• Observing and reporting on children's progress.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Interest in speech and language support

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support (Mainstream Primary, Yate, South Gloucestershire)

Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Pay: From £14.62 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young children’s speech, language, and communication development? Are you looking for a role that combines hands‑on early years experience with opportunities to progress within a mainstream school setting? We are recruiting an Early Years TA to join a friendly and supportive primary school team, working directly with children to help develop communication, confidence, and foundational learning skills. This role is ideal for those interested in SEND, speech and language development, or future careers in education or therapy.

About the Setting

This mainstream primary school provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for early years pupils. Staff work closely with teachers and specialist support teams to embed speech, language, and communication strategies into daily classroom practice. The school is committed to professional development, offering mentoring, training, and clear opportunities for career progression, making this an excellent first step for candidates aiming to specialise in SEND, speech and language support, or education.

Why This Role is Ideal for You

Work directly in classrooms, supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs; gain practical experience applying speech and language strategies in an early years setting; learn from a supportive team of teachers and SEND specialists; and make a real, measurable difference in children’s confidence, communication, and learning outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting teachers in speech, language, and communication interventions.
• Delivering structured or play‑based activities to improve communication and social skills.
• Observing, recording, and reporting on children’s progress.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and confidence.
• Helping create a safe, inclusive, and communication‑rich classroom environment.
• Supporting early identification of speech, language, and communication difficulties.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young children in nursery or school settings.
• Interest or experience in speech and language support or SEND.
• Patient, caring, and proactive, with excellent communication skills.
• Confident working in one‑to‑one or small group interventions.
• A collaborative team player.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Work Here

• Competitive pay and structured working hours.
• Hands‑on experience supporting speech, language, and communication in classrooms.
• Training, mentoring, and clear opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.
• A direct, positive impact on children’s communication, confidence, and learning.

If you’re ready to use your skills to support children’s speech, language, and communication development and take the next step in your career, apply now for a December or January start.

Don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact

Laura Dowson

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 2014