Full job descriptionSpeech & 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.