Speech & Language Support Assistant

Milk Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

CPD and professional development

Free teaching resources

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Milk Education is partnering with welcoming primary schools across Leeds to recruit a Speech & Language Support Assistant for a September 2026 start. This full-time position offers long-term opportunities within supportive teams.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, help develop speaking, listening, vocabulary and social communication skills, and work with teachers, SENCOs and SLT to monitor progress and feedback.

Qualifications

• Experienced working with children or young people in a school, nursery, care, therapy, or similar setting.
• Passionate about communication and child development.
• Patient, empathetic, and encouraging.
• Confident supporting children on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Interested in developing their knowledge of SEN and communication needs.
• A qualification or degree in Speech & Language Therapy, Linguistics, Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, or a related subject is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Support children to develop their speaking, listening, vocabulary, and social communication skills.
• Deliver communication-based activities and interventions under the guidance of teachers and relevant professionals.
• Help pupils build confidence when communicating with adults and peers.
• Support children with additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SLCN, and SEMH.
• Use games, stories, visual resources, and practical activities to encourage communication.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and Speech & Language professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress and provide feedback to the wider team.
• Create a patient, encouraging, and inclusive environment where every child feels confident to communicate.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Team collaboration

Empathy

Job description

Speech & Language Support Assistant – Leeds | September 2026 Start

Full-Time | Primary Schools | Long-Term Opportunities

Milk Education is working with a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Leeds who are looking for a dedicated Speech & Language Support Assistant to join their teams from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about communication, language development, and supporting children with additional needs. Whether you have a background in Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Linguistics, or SEN, this role offers valuable experience in a school environment.

About the Role

As a Speech & Language Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils with speech, language, and communication needs
• Support children to develop their speaking, listening, vocabulary, and social communication skills
• Deliver communication-based activities and interventions under the guidance of teachers and relevant professionals
• Help pupils build confidence when communicating with adults and peers
• Support children with additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SLCN, and SEMH
• Use games, stories, visual resources, and practical activities to encourage communication
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and Speech & Language professionals
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress and provide feedback to the wider team
• Create a patient, encouraging, and inclusive environment where every child feels confident to communicate

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children or young people in a school, nursery, care, therapy, or similar setting
• Passionate about communication and child development
• Patient, empathetic, and encouraging
• Confident supporting children on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
• A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a wider team
• Interested in developing their knowledge of SEN and communication needs

A qualification or degree in Speech & Language Therapy, Linguistics, Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, or a related subject is desirable but not essential.

Why Choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven, eco-conscious education agency dedicated to making a positive difference in schools and communities.

Benefits include:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• September 2026 start opportunities across Leeds
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and professional development
• SEN and communication-focused training
• Free teaching and learning resources
• Wellbeing support