SLCN Communication Support Assistant – Barnet

Senovo; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Senovo is recruiting an SLCN Communication Support Assistant for a collaborative SEN school setting in Barnet. This temporary role pays £105–£135 per day PAYE and supports pupils with speech, language and communication needs to participate confidently in learning.

You will deliver planned communication activities, use visual supports and work with teachers and speech and language therapy colleagues. DBS checks and safeguarding processes are required; QTS is not needed for this classroom-support

Qualifications

• SLCN/SEN or classroom-support experience required.
• Clear communication and patient, responsive style.
• Good organisation and safeguarding awareness.
• QTS not required for this classroom-support role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned communication activities for individuals and small groups.
• Use visual supports, modelling and language-building strategies.
• Reinforce therapy targets naturally throughout lessons and routines.
• Work closely with teachers and speech and language therapy colleagues.
• Observe progress and contribute useful information to reviews.

Skills

SLCN experience

SEN classroom support

Clear communication

Safeguarding awareness

Organisation skills

Job description

Barnet, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/11/2026

Senovo is recruiting an SLCN Communication Support Assistant for a collaborative SEN school setting in Barnet. This temporary role pays £105–£135 per day PAYE and supports pupils with speech, language and communication needs to participate confidently in learning.

The role

• Deliver planned communication activities for individuals and small groups.
• Use visual supports, modelling and language-building strategies.
• Reinforce therapy targets naturally throughout lessons and routines.
• Work closely with teachers and speech and language therapy colleagues.
• Observe progress and contribute useful information to reviews.

What you will bring

• Relevant SLCN, SEN or classroom-support experience.
• Clear communication and a patient, responsive style.
• Good organisation, teamwork and safeguarding awareness.
• QTS is not required for this classroom-support role.

Why work with Senovo

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Opportunities matched to your skills and travel area.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.