Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Barnet, North London 110- 120 per day Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Do you have experience helping children find the confidence and tools to communicate? Long Term Futures is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with Autism (ASD) and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) at a welcoming junior school in Barnet. Communication will be central to this role. You''ll help the pupil understand language, express their needs and develop their communication skills, while recognising how communication difficulties can also affect emotional regulation and classroom engagement. The RoleProvide targeted 1:1 speech and language supportDeliver communication activities and interventionsDevelop vocabulary, expressive and receptive languageBreak down instructions and allow appropriate processing timeUse visual communication strategies to aid understandingEncourage conversation, social communication and interactionHelp the pupil communicate emotions and needs before frustration buildsSupport emotional regulation using calm, consistent strategiesReinforce communication throughout Year 4 classroom learningWork alongside the teacher, SENCo and relevant specialistsWhat We''re Looking ForExperience supporting speech, language and communication needsExperience with Autism (ASD) is highly desirableKnowledge of Makaton, PECS, visual communication or SALT programmes would be advantageousUnderstanding of ..... full job details .....