SEND Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support – Coventry

Axcis Education Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Coventry to support a KS2 pupil with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in supporting children, and a proactive approach. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Competitive daily pay

Flexible placements

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with communication needs.
• Ability to use PECS, Makaton, and visual aids.
• Proactive approach to enhancing children's language skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language interventions.
• Encourage communication during lessons.
• Support pupil academically and socially.

Skills

Experience supporting children with speech and language needs

Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Knowledge of phonics and early language development

Patient and engaging attitude

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support – Coventry

Location: Coventry | Contract Type: Full-time | Salary: £89 – £105 per day / £445 – £525 per week

Axcis Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil in Coventry with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). This full-time role is perfect for someone with excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for helping children build confidence in their language development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language interventions under guidance of the class teacher and SALT.
• Encourage communication and peer interaction during lessons and play.
• Use PECS, Makaton, and visual supports to aid expressive/receptive language.
• Provide feedback to staff and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Support the pupil both academically and socially in the classroom.

About You

• Experience supporting children with speech and language needs.
• Clear communicator with excellent verbal and non-verbal skills.
• Knowledge of phonics and early language development.
• Patient, engaging, and proactive in supporting communication.

Why Axcis Education?

• Specialists in SEND with strong local partnerships across Warwickshire.
• Long-term roles with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Competitive daily pay and flexible placements to suit your strengths.
• Access to CPD including autism awareness, behaviour, and early years strategies.
• Proudly sponsored by NASEN – supporting excellence in SEND practice.

If you’re passionate about helping children develop communication skills and thrive in learning, apply now with Allan Elliott at Axcis Education.

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, 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.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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 (for details please see our website).

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.

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Contact: Allan Elliott

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 4009