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Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

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Salary
From £41,700 a year

About £2,800 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Leeds
Closing date
Apply by Monday 30 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience of supporting children or young people with speech, language and communication needs.
  • Proven skills in recognising and supporting a range of communication difficulties.
  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working within the primary curriculum, ideally up to Year 6.

The role

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. In this unique role, you will deliver targeted speech, language, and communication therapy sessions, primarily working with EYFS and KS1 pupils.

What you'll do

  • Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group speech & language interventions under the direction of our SENDCo and external Speech & Language Therapist from Chatterbugs
  • Recognise and support a range of communication difficulties under professional guidance.
  • Collaborate with teachers, SENDCO, therapists, and external professionals to plan and implement individualised SALT interventions.
  • Maintain therapy materials and monitor pupil progress, adjusting support as needed.
  • Comply with all school policies including safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality.
  • Participate in professional development and training.
  • Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, pupils, and external agencies.
  • Complete First Aid training if required.
  • Undertake lunch and break duties as required.
  • Teach a Phonics group in EYFS or KS1.

How you'll work

Job title and organisation: Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - Clapgate Primary School
Salary: B1 points 4-6
Hours: 32.5hrs (Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 3.30pm - half hour lunch)
Contract: Permanent, Term time only
Location: Clapgate Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 30th November 2026 at 9am

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Familiarity with speech & language intervention strategies, communication aids or visual supports.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

  • Creative, committed, and enthusiastic with a passion for supporting children's communication and learning.
  • Confident in curriculum content across the primary age range.
  • Ability to engage children as active, independent learners.
  • Skilled in behaviour management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Empathetic and patient, with a nurturing approach to children's individual needs.
  • Confident in delivering speech and language interventions.
  • Collaborative, flexible, and proactive in their own professional development.
  • Reflective and observant, able to provide clear feedback on pupil progress and identify misconceptions.
  • Brings energy, initiative, and enthusiasm to the wider school community.
  • Promotes high-quality oracy, encouraging pupils to communicate confidently and effectively.
  • Takes a creative and adaptable approach to supporting teaching and learning.
  • Knowledge of the Read, Write, Inc Phonics programme.

Why join Clapgate Primary School?

At Clapgate, we value the vital role teaching assistants play in helping pupils become confident, independent learners. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024) recognised our outstanding personal development and Early Years provision, highlighting our welcoming community and high ambitions for every pupil, including those with SEND.

Please view our full Ofsted report here: Ofsted-Report-July-2024.pdf

We offer

  • A happy, motivated, and friendly staff team.
  • Enthusiastic pupils, eager to learn.
  • A vibrant, creative atmosphere that celebrates innovation.
  • Supportive leadership committed to raising standards and improving children's lives.
  • A rich, creative curriculum with distinctive golden threads.
  • Comprehensive TA training and weekly collaboration time with class teachers.
  • A robust appraisal process supporting your professional growth.
  • Our much-loved therapy dog, Rufus.
  • A dedicated art room to support creative learning.
  • A clear and consistent approach to behaviour, supported by our therapeutic team.
  • A strong respect for work-life balance

Visit our website to watch our school vido and learn more about our community. Clapgate Primary School

Hiring process

  • Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 30th November 2026
  • Interviews: Monday 7th December 2026

To request an application pack, please email: clapgaterecruit@clapgateprimaryschool.org or call the school office on 0113 2716700

Completed applications to be sent to the same email or delivered by hand/post to the school.

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

If you are ready to make a positive impact and join a school where every member is valued, apply now to become part of the Clapgate Primary School team!

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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Clapgate Primary School is a large and vibrant two form entry school with a 78-place nursery. Despite being in an area with a surplus of school places, Clapgate stands out for its warm, nurturing environment, high academic standards, and excellent pupil progress. We pride ourselves on offering a rich, creative curriculum and a caring approach that nurtures confident, motivated, and enthusiastic learners.

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