Empowering Non-Verbal Learners: Communication Needs TA

Educato Limited; Denton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited, in partnership with a welcoming SEND school in Denton, seeks a compassionate Non-Verbal and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex communication needs. You will help pupils express themselves, build relationships and access learning in a nurturing specialist environment.

Key duties include 1:1 and small-group support, using AAC/PECS, and collaboration with teachers and therapists to tailor strategies for each pupil's development and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech, language or communication needs.
• Understanding of non-speaking pupils and strategies to support them.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with communication needs.
• Assist non-speaking pupils or those with limited verbal communication to express needs and emotions.
• Use communication methods such as PECS or AAC where applicable.
• Encourage development of communication, interaction and social skills through personalised activities.
• Support pupils with autism, sensory processing differences and other SEND where communication is key.
• Adapt resources to pupils' communication strategies to aid engagement in class.
• Collaborate with teachers, speech and language therapists and other professionals to support each pupil's development.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

AAC/PECS

Job description

Educato Limited, in partnership with a welcoming SEND school in Denton, seeks a compassionate Non-Verbal and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex communication needs. You will help pupils express themselves, build relationships and access learning in a nurturing specialist environment.

Key duties include 1:1 and small-group support, using AAC/PECS, and collaboration with teachers and therapists to tailor strategies for each pupil's development and independence.