SEN Teaching Assistant: Speech & Language (Primary)

Teaching Personnel; Stretford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD Academy access

Online portal for timesheets

Safeguarding and wellbeing support

Excellence in Education Awards

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Levenshulme to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant. This role focuses on pupils with speech and language needs, helping them develop communication skills, confidence and independence within a nurturing learning environment.

You will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, deliver tailored interventions with the SENCO and teachers, and contribute to IEPs and reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech and language needs is essential.
• SEN-related training or qualifications are desirable.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted support for pupils with speech and language difficulties
• Delivering tailored interventions alongside the SENCO, class teachers, and external specialists
• Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and social development
• Creating and maintaining an inclusive and supportive classroom environment
• Monitoring progress and contributing to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and pupil reviews

Skills

Speech and language support

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Teamwork

Education

SEN-related training or qualifications

Job description

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Levenshulme to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant. This role focuses on pupils with speech and language needs, helping them develop communication skills, confidence and independence within a nurturing learning environment.

You will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, deliver tailored interventions with the SENCO and teachers, and contribute to IEPs and reviews.