Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant – Speech & Language Job Ipswich Suffolk

Job start date: ASAP | Pay: £94 - £100 Per DAY  | School type: Primary School

New vacancy! Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant – Speech & Language – Ipswich

4myschools are recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a welcoming two-form-entry mainstream primary school in Ipswich. This is a full-time temporary supply role starting ASAP and continuing until at least Easter 2027, with the potential for the requirement to continue beyond this point. The school supports children from Nursery through to Year 6 and has a strong focus on inclusion, positive relationships and ensuring that every child feels known, valued and supported. You will be joining a caring and supportive staff team working with pupils across the primary age range, including children with a variety of additional learning and communication needs. A key part of this role will be delivering speech and language interventions, so previous experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs is essential. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider support team to deliver planned interventions, either individually or with small groups of pupils. You will help children develop their communication, vocabulary, understanding and confidence, while monitoring their engagement and progress and feeding back to teaching and SEND staff. Alongside intervention work, you will provide wider classroom support, adapt activities where necessary, encourage independence and help pupils access learning successfully. The role will require someone who can build positive relationships with children while providing consistent, patient and encouraging support.

• Contract duration: Temporary (Long Term)
• Contract type: FULL_TIME – Hours: 08:30-3:30
• Age groups: Primary School

About the ideal candidate

The ideal candidate should be committed  and capable working with pupils in a Primary School setting.

We are looking for a candidate who can build positive relationships, adapt to different classroom environments, and support pupils with a range of learning needs.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Assistant within a primary school or similar educational setting, with demonstrable experience of running speech and language interventions. You should be comfortable delivering structured programmes and working with individual pupils and small groups, while following guidance from teaching staff, the SENDCo and, where appropriate, speech and language professionals. You will need strong communication skills, a calm and encouraging approach and a genuine interest in helping children overcome barriers to learning and communication. Applicants must have a minimum of Grade 4/C in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent, be available full time from ASAP until at least Easter 2027, and be able to travel reliably to the school in Ipswich. This would be a particularly good opportunity for an experienced TA or LSA who enjoys focused SEND intervention work and is looking for the consistency of a longer-term supply booking within a supportive mainstream primary environment.

Your benefits working with 4myschools

4myschools is an approved supplier on the Value Match Framework and the GCA Supply Framework. This is a great reason to register with 4myschools as it creates lots of opportunities for our supply staff, many schools are required to move away from agencies not on these frameworks.

We hold the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Gold Standard for Education Recruitment!

• Competitive rates & weekly pay for temp roles.
• Quick & easy application.
• No umbrella company, we pay you fairly & responsibly.
• We never hold back your holiday pay!
• Our experienced consultants listen to your needs.
• Access to CPD & training opportunities.

Requirements for this role

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – we can help you apply. 
Right to work in the UK. 
Relevant experience or qualifications in education or childcare (desirable). 
Dedication to safeguarding children. 
GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent 
 
 
 
 

Not sure? Feel free to contact us if you have questions!

Apply for this Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant – Speech & Language role in Ipswich using the application form below! Or email us at info@4myschools.org