Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

senploy; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to work with Year 4 students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Communication Needs. The role involves delivering targeted interventions, fostering communication, and creating a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with ASD, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. This is a full-time, long-term position based in Harrow, offering competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay through a digital system

Free CPD training

Ongoing consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
• Ability to use communication tools like PECS and Makaton.
• Proactive, reliable, and available for the full academic year.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for speech and language.
• Deliver SALT-led interventions during the school day.
• Create a calm, structured, communication-friendly classroom.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with ASD

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of SALT strategies

Ability to model clear language

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 4 (ASD & Speech & Language Focus)

Harrow, HA2 (commutable from Harrow-on-the-Hill, Rayners Lane, South Harrow, Northolt, Wembley)

£105‑£115 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year)

About the Role

Long Term Futures is looking for a patient, nurturing, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support two pupils in Year 4 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SPLT). This role is ideal for someone passionate about developing children’s communication skills and confident working with structured speech & language strategies.

Working closely with the class teacher and external SALT professionals, you will play a key part in helping both pupils develop their expressive and receptive language, social interaction, and confidence. This is a hands‑on role where your consistency and communication style will directly influence pupil progress.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support targeting speech, language and communication
• Delivering SALT‑led interventions and modelling language throughout the school day
• Using visuals, PECS, Makaton or other communication tools to support understanding
• Encouraging turn‑taking, attention and listening, and social interaction during learning and play
• Supporting learning during English, maths and topic lessons, adapting tasks where needed
• Tracking progress and feeding back to teachers and therapists to ensure strategies remain effective
• Helping create a calm, structured, communication‑friendly classroom environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and/or speech & language needs
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn SALT strategies, interventions and communication tools
• Warm, calm, and encouraging approach to help build confidence and independence
• Strong communication skills and the ability to model clear, consistent language
• Proactive, reliable and committed for the full academic year

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long‑term placements that offer stability and growth
• Weekly pay via a quick and simple digital system
• Free CPD including Speech & Language, Autism Support and Behaviour Training
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement

Next Steps

If you’re passionate about supporting children’s communication and development, apply today with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hugh at Long Term Futures.

An enhanced DBS and two professional references will be required.