Speech and Language Teaching Assistant (SALT) – Gosforth (Full-Time)

Every conversation starts with someone who takes the time to listen.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist school in Gosforth. Working alongside experienced teachers and Speech and Language Therapists, you'll help children develop the communication skills they need to access learning, build friendships and grow in confidence. If you're looking for a role where your support genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We know support staff are the glue that holds schools together. That's why we'll make sure you're supported every step of the way.

When you join Protocol Education, you'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions
• Fast registration and local opportunities
• Referral rewards for introducing friends

What you'll be doing

• Supporting speech and language interventions
• Encouraging communication throughout the school day
• Working alongside teachers and therapists
• Adapting classroom resources to meet individual needs
• Supporting pupils socially and emotionally
• Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

What we're looking for

You'll be:

• Patient and compassionate
• An excellent communicator
• Positive and encouraging
• Organised and adaptable
• Passionate about helping children find their voice

Experience within SEND, healthcare or education would be beneficial but isn't essential.

Who this role would suit

• Teaching Assistants
• Speech and Language Graduates
• Psychology Graduates
• Healthcare Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants

Apply today and help children find the confidence to communicate, learn and thrive.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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