Speech, Language and Communication Support Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting graduates to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs in primary and specialist SEND schools across South Manchester and Stockport. This role provides valuable experience for those considering careers in Speech & Language Therapy, Educational Psychology or SEND education.

Ideal for graduates seeking hands-on school-based exposure, with competitive daily rates and dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or related subject.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Patient, compassionate and enthusiastic approach.
• Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering speech and language activities under the guidance of school staff.
• Encouraging communication and social interaction.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Working 1:1 and with small intervention groups.
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Supporting classroom learning throughout the school day.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient and compassionate

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or related subject

Job description

Have you recently completed a Speech & Language Therapy degree and are looking to gain valuable experience working with children?

Aspire People are working with primary and specialist SEND schools across South Manchester and Stockport to recruit enthusiastic graduates to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs.

This role is ideal for graduates considering a future career in Speech & Language Therapy, Educational Psychology or SEND education.

The Role

• Delivering speech and language activities under the guidance of school staff.
• Encouraging communication and social interaction.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Working 1:1 and with small intervention groups.
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Supporting classroom learning throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or a related subject.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Patient, compassionate and enthusiastic approach.
• Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

Why Aspire People?

• Gain invaluable experience within education.
• Long-term placements with excellent schools.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities to secure permanent school-based roles.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks