SEND Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Focus

SEND Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Focus

Location:
Wakefield / Surrounding Areas

Pay:
£90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)

About the Role:
We are working with a specialist SEND provision supporting a small cohort of pupils with complex communication needs. This setting operates within a structured, low-arousal environment designed to support pupils with:

• Autism (ASD)
• Speech & Language needs
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Emotional regulation and anxiety

This is not a typical classroom setting — the focus is on individual development, communication, and consistency.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting children with ASD and/or speech & language needs
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Ability to work within structured routines
• Strong communication skills and emotional awareness
• Background in SEND, care, or support work (desirable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Assisting with communication-based learning activities
• Encouraging emotional regulation and engagement
• Working closely with teaching staff and SEND specialists

-Competitive rates of pay from between £90- £110   per day (AWR Compliant)

-On the job training provided by the school

-24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants

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