Early Years Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support

Axcis Education Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Gloucester. You will support children with speech and language needs, delivering structured activities and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with young children and a proactive approach. Competitive pay and opportunities for progression are offered. Enhanced DBS required or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Structured working hours

Training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience working in nursery or school settings is essential.
• Patient, caring, and proactive attitude required.
• Enhanced DBS clearance needed (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in speech and language interventions.
• Deliver activities to improve children's communication skills.
• Observe and report on children's progress.
• Encourage positive behavior and engagement.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Interest in speech and language support

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in one-to-one or small groups

Collaborative team player

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support

Location: Gloucester, GL2
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: From £13.69/hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Setting

This mainstream primary school offers 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.

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
• Opportunities for professional development and progression within the school
• 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
• Make a direct, positive impact on children’s communication, confidence and learning

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other criteria.

All staff and volunteers must be up to date with DBS or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf in line with the DfE guidelines.

Contact: Mia Green
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2013