Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialized education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant in Swadlincote to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and speech & language needs. Candidates should be proactive and have experience in supporting children’s communication skills. This role involves working closely with teachers and therapists, delivering targeted interventions and creating an engaging learning environment. The position offers stability, weekly pay, and free professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay via a quick digital system

Free CPD including Speech & Language and Autism Support

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and speech & language needs.
• Knowledge of SALT strategies and communication tools is preferable.
• Proactive and reliable, committed for the full academic year.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for speech and language development.
• Deliver SALT-led interventions and model language use.
• Track pupil progress and communicate with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with ASD and/or speech & language needs

Strong communication skills

Warm, calm, and encouraging approach

Tools

Visuals

PECS

Makaton

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

Start Date: ASAP

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

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.

About the Role

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

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.