Speech & Language Support Assistant – Gateshead SEND School

Turn Your Speech & Language Knowledge Into Real-World Experience

A specialist SEND school in Gateshead is looking for a caring and motivated Speech & Language Support Assistant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech & Language graduate, Communication graduate, aspiring Speech & Language Therapist or experienced SEND professional to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting pupils with communication needs.

Location: Gateshead
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday–Friday
Start Date: ASAP

What You'll Do

You'll support pupils across the school who experience speech, language and communication difficulties.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group communication interventions
• Supporting pupils with speech and language development
• Developing vocabulary and comprehension
• Encouraging expressive language
• Supporting social communication and interaction
• Helping pupils communicate their needs
• Using visual and communication-based resources
• Supporting access to classroom learning
• Working alongside teachers and SEND staff
• Monitoring pupil progress and engagement

The Pupils

You may support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, communication difficulties, learning needs and complex SEND.

Some pupils may be non-verbal or have limited verbal communication, making consistent and individualised support particularly important.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced or qualified in Speech & Language, Communication or SEND
• Patient and encouraging
• Confident supporting children with additional needs
• Comfortable delivering interventions
• A strong communicator
• Able to build trusting relationships
• Passionate about helping children develop their independence

Why Join?

You'll gain meaningful experience in a specialist SEND environment and work alongside experienced education and support professionals.

If you're passionate about helping children find their voice and communicate with confidence, apply today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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