Speech & Language Support Assistant
Location: Bristol
Pay: £13.75–£14.50 per hour
Start Date: September
This role is all about unlocking communication, helping pupils express themselves, ask for help, and grow their confidence. And you don’t need a SALT qualification to make a big impact.
We’re looking for LSAs who want to support speech and language development across EYFS, primary, and SEND settings. You’ll be working with pupils who may use visuals, symbols, or simplified speech to connect with others.
What you’ll be doing:
* Using speech and language tools (PECS, Makaton, visual timetables)
* Reinforcing key communication targets with repetition and patience
* Supporting pupils to engage with peers and participate in lessons
* Collaborating with speech therapists and classroom staff
Ideal for:
* LSAs with some SALT or SEND experience
* Early years practitioners, youth workers, or aspiring therapists
* Calm, adaptable people who enjoy helping others shine
️ Access free training, weekly PAYE pay, and long-term roles that really matter.
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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