SEN Teaching Assistant

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - SEN Support - Harrow - ASAP Start

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and inclusive primary school? Do you have expertise in supporting students with communication needs, delivering speech and language interventions, and working closely with SEN professionals? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Long Term Futures, a leading education recruitment agency, is looking for a dedicated Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to join a thriving primary school in Harrow. This full-time role will start immediately after the Easter break and continue for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential for a permanent position from September.

• Role: Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

• Location: Inclusive primary school in Harrow, with excellent transport links and on-site parking

• Start Date: ASAP after the Easter break

• Duration: Until the end of the academic year, with a permanent opportunity from September

• Pay Rate: 100 - 120 per day

This welcoming and inclusive primary school in Harrow is dedicated to supporting students with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). The school has a strong focus on early intervention and works closely with speech and language therapists to provide tailored support plans for students who require additional help in developing their communication skills.

The school has modern facilities, dedicated SEN spaces, and a highly experienced team who collaborate to ensure that all students receive the support they need. Staff benefit from ongoing professional development, and the leadership team is committed to creating career progression opportunities.

As a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with speech and communication difficulties, working closely with teachers and therapists to implement targeted interventions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering small group and one-on-one speech and language intervention sessions

• Supporting students with SEN needs, including speech delays, autism, and social communication difficulties

• Assisting class teachers with differentiated lesson plans to support communication development

• Implementing strategies recommended by speech and language therapists to enhance student progress

• Monitoring student progress and adapting support strategies accordingly

• Collaborating with teachers, SEN coordinators, and parents to create effective support plans

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, preferably with a focus on speech and language support

• Knowledge of speech and language intervention strategies, such as PECS, Makaton, or ELKLAN (desirable but not essential)

• Experience supporting students with SEN needs, including autism and speech delays

• Strong communication skills and a patient, proactive approach to learning support

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)

• Strong focus on speech and language interventions, with access to professional training

• Excellent transport links and on-site parking

• Supportive and inclusive environment, working closely with SEN specialists

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Opportunity for a permanent role from September

If you are an experienced Speech and Language Teaching Assistant looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and send your CV o be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Long Term Futures - Specialists in Education Recruitment