Job description
Speech, Language and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Salary: £92 – £115 per day
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Scarborough from September 2026.
This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people who experience speech, language and communication difficulties, helping them to access learning, develop social skills, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
About the Role
As a Speech, Language and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver targeted interventions and classroom support. You will help pupils develop their communication skills, build confidence, and engage positively with their education.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Assisting with communication-focused interventions and learning activities
- Encouraging positive social interaction and emotional development
- Supporting pupils with additional needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
- Monitoring and recording pupil progress where required
About the School
This specialist provision supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including speech, language and communication difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
The school prides itself on creating a highly nurturing and therapeutic environment where every pupil is supported to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to provide personalised learning opportunities that enable pupils to overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes.
The setting benefits from a strong team ethos, excellent professional development opportunities, and a child-centred approach that places communication, wellbeing, and personal growth at the heart of everything it does.
About the Ideal Candidate
- Has experience working with children or young people with additional needs
- Has a genuine passion for supporting pupils with communication difficulties
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and resilience
- Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Is able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and staff
- Holds a relevant qualification in education, psychology, speech and language, health and social care, or a related field (desirable)
What GSL Education Offers
- Competitive rates of pay
- Dedicated consultant support
- Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs and are looking for a fulfilling role from September, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to work with GSL Education as a Speech, Language and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant in Scarborough. Please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link or contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education.