Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading teaching recruitment agency is seeking a Speech & Language Teaching Assistant in Salford. You will support pupils with speech and communication needs, using strategies like PECS and Makaton. The role offers a competitive salary of £82.50 - £100 per day, depending on experience, along with additional perks and support. This position is crucial for helping students thrive in their learning environment.

Benefits

DBS refunded after 20 days

Equal Pay to permanent staff after 13 weeks

Free CPD

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children/young people, ideally with SEN or communication needs.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton or similar tools is a big plus.
• Reliable, patient & passionate about helping pupils communicate and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the school to develop speech, language & social interaction.
• Provide both 1:1 and small group sessions.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO, speech therapists & families.

Skills

Supporting children with SEN

Communication skills

Experience with PECS

Patience

Creativity

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

The Basics

• Speech & Language Teaching Assistant supporting pupils across the school with speech, language & communication needs.
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15–3:15pm.
• Start: ASAP.
• Future: Potential permanent role.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Support from a consultant with 10 years’ experience.
• DBS refunded after 20 days.
• Equal Pay to permanent staff after 13 weeks in a role.
• Step Perks like staff discounts, free CPD & Refer-a-Friend bonus.
• Build SEN & communication skills while making a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support pupils across the school to develop speech, language & social interaction.
• Use strategies like PECS, Makaton, social stories and visual supports.
• Provide both 1:1 and small group sessions.
• Encourage communication through play, positive reinforcement & creativity.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO, speech therapists & families.
• Celebrate every achievement and track progress with pride.

About the School

• Special school for ages 9–19 with a wide range of needs.
• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Small classes, excellent resources & a welcoming, supportive team.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children/young people, ideally with SEN or communication needs.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton or similar tools is a big plus.
• DBS (or willing to apply), right to work in the UK & 2 years of references.
• Someone reliable, patient & passionate about helping pupils communicate and thrive.

Sound like you? Call Graham Warner at Step Teachers (Manchester), or click APPLY now – we’d love to hear from you!

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confedera tion) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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£82.50 - £100 per day PAYE - based on experience