Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience. Are you passionate about helping children communicate, connect and thrive? A welcoming and well-resourced specialist school is seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), many of whom are non-verbal. About the Role In this highly supportive, structured environment, you will: Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and emotional security Support pupils who are primarily non-verbal using communication approaches such as PECS, visuals, AAC, gestures and modelling Assist the class teacher in delivering a curriculum tailored to pupils’ individual needs Promote pupils’ independence, social interaction and communication skills Support both one-to-one and small-group learning Create a calm, nurturing space where pupils can explore, learn and communicate at their own pace Work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist staff About You We would love to hear from you if you: Have experience supporting children with SEN, particularly autism or SLCN (desirable but not essential) Are patient, resilient and nurturing in your approach Can build positive relationships with pupils who may communicate non-verbally Are comfortable using structured routines, visual supports and sensory-friendly approaches Work well as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team Are passionate about ensuring every child feels safe, valued and understood Why Join This Specialist School? xehkeey Highly experienced SEN leadership Access to excellent ongoing training and development A supportive, friendly team who truly care about pupils and staff Small classes and a personalised, child-centred approach The chance to make a genuine difference in a child’s daily life and long-term development For more information and to be considered, please hit Apply Now or contact your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont in our education team.