Speech And Language Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for Year 4 with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. The role involves supporting children's communication skills through structured interventions and collaboration with teachers. Ideal candidates will have experience with ASD and strong communication abilities. This full-time, long-term position offers stability and professional development opportunities within a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay via a digital system

Free CPD including Speech & Language training

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and communication needs.
• Ability to use communication tools like PECS and Makaton.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students focusing on speech and language.
• Deliver interventions and model language during lessons.
• Create a communication-friendly classroom environment.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with ASD

Knowledge of SALT strategies

Strong communication skills

Proactive and reliable

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.