SEND teaching Assistant

Non-Verbal Specialist Teaching Assistant - Peterborough Location: Peterborough Position: Full-Time Pay Rate: Competitive Pay Start Date: ASAP Not every child communicates with words—but every child deserves to be heard. We're looking for a caring, patient, and proactive Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal child 1:1 in a primary school setting. If you've worked with SEND children or used PECS, Makaton, AAC, or sign language, this could be the most rewarding role you take on. What You'll Do: Support one child throughout the school day Use alternative communication tools to unlock learning Build confidence, independence, and social skills Work closely with teachers and specialists What You Bring: Experience with SEND or non-verbal children Calm, compassionate, can-do attitude Communication tools experience Why Apply?Why Join Us? • Make a genuine impact every day • Supportive team & ongoing training • Competitive pay and flexible working options If you're ready to help shape the future of a child's education and be part of a rewarding and fulfilling role, apply now to join our team in Peterborough! We are 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. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided