Speech & Language Support Assistant - Leeds Primary

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

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.