Speech And Language Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD & training

Dedicated placement consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Wellingborough, starting September 2026. The role is full-time and temporary-to-permanent, focusing on pupils with speech and language needs.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, delivering targeted activities to improve communication, listening and language skills, while building confidence and supporting learning in and out of the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech, language or communication needs is desirable.
• Experience in primary school or SEN settings is advantageous.
• Patient, caring and encouraging approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with speech and language needs.
• Deliver targeted activities to develop communication and language skills.
• Build positive relationships to boost confidence and self-esteem.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom to access activities.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCO and support staff to implement plans.
• Adapt activities and resources to individual needs.
• Encourage social interaction and independence.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Speech and language support

Team collaboration

Communication with SENCO

Relationship building with pupils

Job description

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting children with their speech, language and communication development? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' confidence, learning and progress?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wellingborough that is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity involves providing targeted support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need to thrive.

About the role

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with speech, language and communication needs
• Deliver targeted activities and interventions to develop pupils' communication, listening and language skills
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, helping to develop their confidence and self-esteem
• Support children both inside and outside the classroom to access learning and participate fully in school life
• Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider support staff to implement individual support strategies
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual communication and learning needs
• Encourage positive interaction, social communication and independence
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and relevant staff
• Maintain accurate records in line with school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Contribute to creating a nurturing, inclusive and communication-friendly learning environment

We’re looking for

• Experience supporting children with speech, language or communication needs is desirable
• Previous experience working within a primary school, nursery, SEN setting, care environment or similar is advantageous
• A patient, caring and encouraging approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build strong relationships with children and work effectively as part of a team
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Relevant qualifications or experience in SEN, speech and language, education, childcare or a related field are desirable but not essential
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential

What’s on offer

September 2026 start with a full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience and qualifications

Free access to CPD and training, including accredited courses through The National College

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

The opportunity to secure a permanent position within a supportive primary school

A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to children's communication, confidence and educational development

If you are passionate about supporting children's speech, language and communication and want to make a real difference within a primary school, we would love to hear from you.