Speech Language Support Assistant

Supply Desk; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Milton Keynes is seeking enthusiastic Speech & Language Support Assistants for immediate placements. This flexible role offers opportunities across diverse educational settings, focusing on supporting children with communication and language needs. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for helping pupils develop their speech and language abilities. Competitive daily rates of £90–£105 are offered based on experience, with the role accommodating both day-to-day and longer-term assignments.

Benefits

Flexible work to suit availability

Competitive daily rates

Immediate starts available

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with communication needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Desirable to have relevant qualifications but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured 1:1 and small-group communication support.
• Assist in delivering speech & language interventions.
• Support pupils’ language development and academic engagement.
• Implement individual support plans in collaboration with staff.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SLCN, ASC or additional needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to model language clearly

Flexibility to work across different settings

Passion for supporting pupils’ development

Job description

Speech & Language Support Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Flexible Supply – Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities
Salary: £90–£105 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are recruiting supportive and enthusiastic Speech & Language Support Assistants to work across specialist and mainstream settings in Milton Keynes. This flexible supply role is ideal for individuals seeking day-to-day work, short-term placements, or longer-term assignments supporting pupils with communication and language needs.

You will work with pupils presenting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), ASC, SEMH, ADHD, developmental delays and wider learning needs. Placements are available across primary, secondary and specialist settings depending on experience and preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide structured 1:1 and small-group communication support
• Assist in delivering speech & language interventions and communication programmes
• Support pupils’ academic engagement, expressive/receptive language development and social communication
• Implement individual support plans and communication strategies in collaboration with school staff and therapists
• Contribute to an inclusive, calm and language-rich learning environment
• Support with communication aids, visuals and assistive tools where required

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SLCN, ASC or additional needs (formal or informal)
• Strong communication skills and an ability to model language clearly
• Consistency, patience and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Flexibility to work across a variety of mainstream and specialist settings
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils’ speech, language and communication development
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential

Why Apply?

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across diverse specialist and mainstream settings in Milton Keynes
• Competitive daily rates
• Immediate starts available

How to Apply

Send your CV to or call 01296 752499 to discuss local Speech & Language Support Assistant opportunities in Milton Keynes.

Safeguarding Statement

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines.