Vacancy overview
About this AAC Teaching Assistant opportunity
Senovo is recruiting for a AAC Teaching Assistant in Newham, Temporary work, paying £105–£135 per day PAYE. Review the vacancy details below and apply if the role matches your experience and availability.
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.
How to 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.