Primary - Teaching Assistant - #2194675

Speech & Language Teaching Assistant (KS2)

Full-Time | Term Time Only

Are you passionate about helping children develop their communication skills and confidence? Do you have experience supporting speech and language needs or hold a relevant qualification?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Speech & Language Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2.

This varied role will involve working in Year 3 and Year 4 classrooms during the mornings, supporting teachers and pupils with learning activities, before delivering targeted speech and language support to Year 6 pupils each afternoon.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting speech, language, and communication needs.
• Hold a relevant Speech & Language qualification or have significant practical experience.
• Possess strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Be confident working with individuals, small groups, and within whole-class settings.
• Be engaging, proactive, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Year 3 and Year 4 classrooms.
• Assist pupils with classwork, learning activities, and curriculum access.
• Deliver speech and language interventions for Year 6 pupils.
• Support communication, vocabulary, language development, and confidence-building.
• Monitor progress and work collaboratively with teachers and SEND staff.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and inclusion.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Experience supporting speech and language development.
• Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
• Ability to deliver interventions and monitor pupil progress effectively.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

• Speech and Language qualification or specialist training.
• Experience working alongside Speech and Language Therapists.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Knowledge of speech, language, communication, and vocabulary interventions.
• Understanding of communication-friendly classroom strategies.