AAC Teaching Assistant – Newham

Job Description
AAC Teaching Assistant – Newham Location: Newham Contract: Temporary Pay: £105–£135 per day PAYE The opportunity A specialist SEN school in Newham needs a Teaching Assistant who can help pupils use augmentative and alternative communication confidently throughout lessons and everyday school routines. What you will do • Support pupils to use agreed AAC systems consistently across the school day. • Prepare symbols, communication boards and accessible classroom resources. • Model clear communication strategies under teacher and therapist guidance. • Record useful observations about engagement, choice-making and progress. • Promote independence while maintaining patient, respectful support. What you will bring • Experience supporting communication needs in education, care or therapy settings. • Familiarity with AAC, visual communication or a strong willingness to develop these skills. • Reliable teamwork, professional boundaries and safeguarding awareness. • QTS is not required for this classroom-support role. Why work with Senovo • PAYE pay with clear assignment information. • Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team. • Clear communication throughout registration and placement. • Opportunities matched to your experience, availability and travel area. Apply Apply with an up-to-date CV. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check. Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.
Requirements
AAC, communication support, visual systems, SEN classroom support, safeguarding