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Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support

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Education

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Job Type

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Description

ASAP Start • Full-time • Term-time Only • Long-term to End of Academic Year
Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)?

Axcis Education is working with a welcoming infant school in Brislington, Bristol, to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with speech and language difficulties.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with younger children during an important stage of their development, helping them build their communication skills, confidence and independence while accessing the curriculum.

About the Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with speech and language needs
• Help children develop their communication, vocabulary and social interaction skills
• Support pupils to engage with classroom learning and activities
• Use appropriate strategies to encourage communication and participation
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young children
• Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider school team
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive and language-rich learning environment
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning

The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience supporting children with speech, language or communication difficulties (desirable but not essential)
• Ideally has experience working within an Early Years or Key Stage 1 setting
• Is patient, nurturing and able to communicate effectively with young children
• Can adapt their approach to meet individual children's needs
• Has strong teamwork and communication skills
• Is passionate about supporting children's early development and inclusion
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Why Apply?
• Join a welcoming infant school in Brislington
• Gain valuable experience supporting children with Speech and Language needs
• Work with pupils during a crucial stage of their educational and communication development
• Join a supportive team committed to inclusive education
• Enjoy a stable long-term position through to the end of the academic year
• Receive ongoing support and professional development through Axcis Education

Key Details
• Role: SEND Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support
• Location: Brislington, Bristol
• Setting: Infant School
• Needs: Speech, Language & Communication
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Long-term to the end of the academic year
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day

Apply Today
If you're a nurturing and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young children develop their speech, language and communication skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Axcis Education and help young pupils build the confidence and skills they need to thrive.
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