Non-Verbal and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant

Non-Verbal and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Denton, Manchester

Contract: Temporary

Full time/Part time: Full time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Pay: From £110 per day

Start date: 2nd November 2026

Expected end date: 17th July 2027

Educato is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive SEND school in Denton, who are looking to appoint a compassionate and dedicated Non-Verbal and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant .

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping pupils with communication difficulties express themselves, build relationships and access learning. You'll be supporting children with a range of complex needs, including pupils who are non-speaking or have limited verbal communication, helping them develop their communication, confidence and independence in a nurturing specialist environment.

The Role

As a Non-Verbal and Communication Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with communication difficulties and additional learning needs.
• Support non-speaking pupils and those with limited verbal communication to express their needs, preferences and emotions.
• Use appropriate communication methods, including visual aids, communication boards, PECS or AAC systems, where applicable.
• Encourage pupils to develop their communication, interaction and social skills through personalised activities.
• Support pupils with autism, sensory processing differences and other complex SEND where communication is a key area of need.
• Help pupils access classroom activities by adapting resources and following individual communication strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, speech and language therapists and other professionals to support each pupil's development.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with speech, language or communication needs, including non-speaking pupils.
• An understanding of alternative and augmentative communication methods, such as PECS, AAC or visual communication systems, would be beneficial.
• A patient, attentive and empathetic approach, with the ability to recognise and respond to pupils' individual communication styles.
• The ability to encourage communication and engagement without placing pressure on pupils to communicate in a particular way.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping pupils express themselves, build relationships and develop greater independence.

Why Register with Educato?

• Competitive rates of pay, from £110 per day.
• Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities in SEND schools, mainstream schools with specialist provisions and alternative provisions.
• Long-term, permanent and daily supply opportunities available.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout your career.

Whether you're an experienced Communication Needs Teaching Assistant or have a strong background supporting children with additional communication needs, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV.

Compliance and Safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child/child and adult workforce) , satisfactory references , and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.