Location
Chelmsford, Essex
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
05/01/2026
Posted date
09/12/2025
Closing date
30/12/2025
Speech, Language and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford, Essex
Education and training
** Speech, Language and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant
** Chelmsford, Essex
** £88 - £100 per day
** January 2026 start
** Primary Education
** Staff car park available
**Long-term contract with the view of a permanent contract for the suitable candidate
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children?
Do you have a strong desire to help students develop their communication skills?
If so, Academics are seeking a highly motivated Speech, Language and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant to join the inclusive primary school located in Chelmsford, Essex. This role is to start in January 2026.
About the school:
* The school supports a large number of students with a range of Special Needs and Disabilities.
* They have a comprehensive pastoral framework based on a caring ideology that fosters healthy relationships by promoting high standards and encouraged challenge.
* Emphasis on communication and cognition.
* In Key Stages 1 and 2, their goal is to promote independence and communication through relevant, real-world experiences, with a focus on the transference of skills.
* They pride ourselves on delivering tailored education that meets the unique needs of each student, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
Speech, Language and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant Requirements:
* Experience and knowledge of social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
* Bachelor's degree in speech and language pathology, communication disorders, or a related field.
* Experience working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties (previous experience in an educational setting is highly desirable).
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
* Be aware of and knowledgeable about different additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD and SEMH.
Speech, Language and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
* Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and interactive lessons.
* To work with children on a 1:1 and small group basis to help overcome their barriers to learning.
* Assisting the speech and language therapist in implementing individualised therapy plans.
* Conducting one-on-one or small group sessions with students to practice speech and language skills.
* Monitoring and documenting student progress and adjusting therapy techniques accordingly.
* Collaborating with teachers and parents to develop strategies for incorporating speech and language goals into the classroom and home environments.
* Supporting students during classroom activities, ensuring their participation and comprehension.
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