Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

Senploy; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with Autism (ASD) and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) at a welcoming junior school in Barnet.

Communication will be central to this role. You'll help the pupil understand language, express their needs and develop their communication skills, while recognising how communication difficulties can also affect emotional regulation and classroom engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
• Experience with Autism (ASD) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, visual communication or SALT programmes would be advantageous.
• Understanding of receptive and expressive language difficulties.
• Patient and comfortable allowing children additional processing time.
• Previous SEN or primary school experience preferred.
• Psychology, Linguistics or Speech & Language graduates with relevant child-based experience are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 speech and language support.
• Deliver communication activities and interventions.
• Develop vocabulary, expressive and receptive language.
• Break down instructions and allow appropriate processing time.
• Use visual communication strategies to aid understanding.
• Encourage conversation, social communication and interaction.
• Help the pupil communicate emotions and needs before frustration builds.
• Support emotional regulation using calm, consistent strategies.
• Reinforce communication throughout Year 4 classroom learning.
• Work alongside the teacher, SENCo and relevant specialists.

Job description

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Do you have experience helping children find the confidence and tools to communicate?

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with Autism (ASD) and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) at a welcoming junior school in Barnet.

Communication will be central to this role. You'll help the pupil understand language, express their needs and develop their communication skills, while recognising how communication difficulties can also affect emotional regulation and classroom engagement.

The Role

• Provide targeted 1:1 speech and language support
• Deliver communication activities and interventions
• Develop vocabulary, expressive and receptive language
• Break down instructions and allow appropriate processing time
• Use visual communication strategies to aid understanding
• Encourage conversation, social communication and interaction
• Help the pupil communicate emotions and needs before frustration builds
• Support emotional regulation using calm, consistent strategies
• Reinforce communication throughout Year 4 classroom learning
• Work alongside the teacher, SENCo and relevant specialists

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting speech, language and communication needs
• Experience with Autism (ASD) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, visual communication or SALT programmes would be advantageous
• Understanding of receptive and expressive language difficulties
• Patient and comfortable allowing children additional processing time
• Previous SEN or primary school experience preferred
• Psychology, Linguistics or Speech & Language graduates with relevant child-based experience are also encouraged to apply

Why Long Term Futures?

We specialise in long-term and permanent education placements, offering weekly pay, relevant SEN CPD and dedicated consultant support.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.