Job Description
Speech and Language Support Assistant / Intervention Specialist
Teaching Personnel – TeessideFull-Time | Temporary with potential for long-term opportunities
Teaching Personnel is looking for a committed and compassionate Speech and Language Support Assistant to join secondary schools across the Teesside area. This position is perfect for individuals with experience in communication support, SEND, intervention delivery, or those aspiring to careers in speech and language therapy, SEN teaching, or educational psychology.
About the Role
As a Speech and Language Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers related to speech, language, and communication. Your responsibilities may include:
* Delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
* Supporting pupils with speech delays, communication needs, processing difficulties, or challenges with social interaction
* Implementing tailored strategies developed by SENCOs or external Speech and Language Therapists
* Helping students access the curriculum and build confidence in their communication skills
* Using visual resources, structured communication aids, and specialist tools to support learning
* Tracking pupil progress and providing simple, clear feedback to teaching staff
This role offers a highly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ daily lives and long-term development.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants with backgrounds in:
* Education, SEND, care, psychology, or communication-focused roles
* A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to working with young people
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build supportive relationships
* Willingness to work with pupils who have a diverse range of additional needs
* Flexibility to work across various schools in Redcar and the wider Teesside region
* Graduates in Psychology, Speech & Language, SEN, Education, or related fields are especially encouraged to apply
What Teaching Personnel Offers
* A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your placements
* Competitive daily pay, processed weekly through PAYE
* Flexible work to match your lifestyle
* Opportunities to work with a range of local secondary schools
* Access to free CPD training including Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Behaviour Support, and Thrive
* Valuable hands-on experience working alongside SEN professionals—ideal for those considering further study or specialist careers
How to Apply
If you're passionate about helping young people develop essential communication skills and want to make a positive impact in their educational journey, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your career in Student Support.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.