Communication Support Assistant

Communication Support Teaching Assistant

Wakefield

£98 – £110 per day

September 2026 start

Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs to develop confidence, interaction and independence.

Key Focus:

• Visual communication strategies
• Early years / KS1 interventions
• Autism-friendly environments
• Small group communication work

Ideal:

• SEND TA
• Nursery practitioner
• SALT exposure
• Autism support experience

• – Competitive rates of pay from £98  to £110  per day(AWR compliant)
• • Opportunities across specialist SEND schools, resource provisions, alternative provisions and mainstream inclusion settings
• • Access to the PK Pathway – supporting career progression within SEND through ongoing development and practical school-based experience
• • Exposure to trauma-informed practice, behaviour intervention, autism support and complex SEND environments
• • On-the-job training and support provided by both the school and experienced SEND education consultants
• • Long-term and permanent opportunities available for candidates looking to build a career within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• • Dedicated 24/7 support and honest feedback from specialist SEND consultants who understand the sector and school demand

• PK Education has been supporting schools and specialist provisions since 2005, building strong partnerships through a straightforward and honest approach. As SEND demand continues to grow across education, we pride ourselves on intelligently matching candidates to environments where they can positively impact pupils whilst developing long-term careers within SEND.
• Our mission is simple: To Inspire Potential in our team, in our candidates and in every child.
• PK Education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants and adheres to this policy at all times.