Job Description

Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Support Assistant

Leeds Full Time September 2026 Start Long-Term Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting children with communication and language needs?

PK Education are recruiting for a Speech & Language Support Assistant to join specialist Early Years and primary SEND provisions, resource bases and inclusion settings across Leeds from September 2026.

This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), autism and additional learning needs. Working alongside teachers, SEND professionals and external therapists, you will play a vital role in helping pupils develop communication skills, confidence and independence.

This role would suit experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, Speech & Language Support Assistants, SALT Assistants, Learning Support Assistants or graduates considering careers in Speech & Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy or SEND.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted speech, language and communication interventions to individuals and small groups
• Support the delivery of SALT programmes and communication interventions under the guidance of Speech & Language Therapists and school SEND teams.
• Support pupils with speech delays, communication difficulties, autism and social communication needs
• Track and monitor pupil progress against communication targets and intervention outcomes.
• Implement therapy programmes and communication strategies recommended by Speech & Language Therapists
• Encourage the development of expressive and receptive language skills
• Support the use of visual timetables, communication boards, PECS and other communication systems
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers, SENCO/SENDCOs and therapists
• Promote positive communication opportunities throughout the school day
• Support pupils within classrooms, intervention spaces and specialist resource provisions
• Build positive relationships with families and external professionals
• The Successful Candidate Will Have:
• Experience supporting children with SEND, autism or communication needs
• A patient, nurturing and encouraging approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of speech, language and communication development
• Experience within education, childcare, health care or therapeutic settings is desirable
• Psychology, Childhood Studies, Education, Health & Social Care or Speech & Language graduates are encouraged to apply

- Competitive rates of pay from £95 to £115 per day Depending on experience and qualifications (AWR compliant)

• Opportunities across specialist SEND schools, resource provisions, alternative provisions and mainstream inclusion settings

• Access to the PK Pathway supporting career progression within SEND through ongoing development and practical school-based experience

• Exposure to trauma-informed practice, behaviour intervention, autism support and complex SEND environments

• On-the-job training and support provided by both the school and experienced SEND education consultants

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available for candidates looking to build a career within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

• Dedicated 24/7 support and honest feedback from specialist SEND consultants who understand the sector and school demand

PK Education has been supporting schools and specialist provisions since 2005, building strong partnerships through a straightforward and honest approach. As SEND demand continues to grow across education, we pride ourselves on intelligently matching candidates to environments where they can positively impact pupils whilst developing long-term careers within SEND.

Our mission is simple: To Inspire Potential in our team, in our candidates and in every child.

PK Education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants and adheres to this policy at all times.