Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference SLTA0412_1764864006

Closing date January 4, 2026

Location Leeds, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Location: Leeds Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (5 days a week) Start Date: January onward Pay: £95-£115 per day

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with communication needs? Join us as a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant in Leeds, making a real difference in children's lives.

What you'll do:

• Support pupils with speech, language, and communication challenges
• Use communication tools such as Makaton and PECS to aid learning and interaction
• Work closely with teachers and speech therapists to implement tailored support plans
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment

What we're looking for:

• Experience or interest in supporting children with communication needs
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, or willingness to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to a full-time, permanent role starting in September

This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills and support children's communication and learning in a full-time, permanent position.

Apply today and help give every child a voice!

For further information please contact Emma on 0113 4032200 or email Emma Bjelan on ebjelan@veritas-education.com

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'