Teaching Assistant - Speech support

Teaching Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide essential support for children with speech and language delays. This full-time role involves working closely with educators and specialists to deliver personalized interventions that foster communication and learning. By joining a dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students, helping them thrive academically and socially. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting children with additional needs, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Ongoing support from personal consultant

Access to CPD courses

Opportunity to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with speech and language delays is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored interventions and 1:1 support for children with speech and language delays.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SEND team to enhance pupils' learning.

Skills

Supporting children with speech and language difficulties

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative working

Calm and nurturing approach

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Speech and Language Support) – Full Time – Blackpool

Location: Blackpool
Position: Teaching Assistant – Speech and Language Support
Year Group: Year 5
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £77–£90 per day (dependent on experience)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Blackpool who are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide full-time support to two children in Year 5 with identified speech and language delays.

This rewarding position involves working closely with the class teacher and the school’s SEND team to deliver tailored interventions and 1:1 support that will aid the pupils' communication, confidence, and overall learning progress. You’ll play a vital role in helping these pupils access the curriculum, develop their language skills, and thrive socially and academically.

Responsibilities:

• Experience supporting children with speech and language difficulties (desirable)
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and specialists
• A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred but not essential)

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• Ongoing support from your personal consultant
• Access to a wide range of CPD courses including Speech and Language-specific training
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would love to work as part of a dedicated school team in Blackpool, we would love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact Olivia on the Lancashire North Primary branch on 01772 386968.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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