Speech and Language Support Assistant - Job Share Arrangement
Canford Heath Infant School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
23 November 2025 at 10:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403.00 - £27,255.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Grade: Grade E (7-9), Actual Salary – £9,777.52 - £10,093.03
Speech and Language Support Assistant - Job Share Arrangement job summary
TEACH POOLE - MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Ad Astra Infant School (Good - Dec 2023)
Haymoor Junior School (Good - Oct 2023)
Canford Heath Infant School (Outstanding - Mar 2023)
Canford Heath Junior School (Good - Oct 2023)
Poole SCITT (Good - May 2022)
Speech and Language Support Assistant
Job Share Arrangement
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children who need you? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The MAT Trustees are looking to appoint a Speech and Language Support Assistant who is dedicated, compassionate, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our children.
You will be joining a fabulous team in our Speech and Language Specialist Resourced Base Provision at Canford Heath Infant School.
16.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday
8:30 am - 3:00 pm (1 hour lunch)
Pay Grade: Grade E (7-9) £26,403 - £27,255 pro-rata
(Actual Salary - £9,777.52 - £10,093.03)
Permanent, Part-time (job share)
(required January 2026)
Term time only
The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. Ofsted has recently graded all four of our wonderful schools as good or outstanding. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.
The Resourced Base Provision will cater for children of primary age (4-11), initially accommodating a maximum of 15 children across the two bases, with anticipated growth up to a maximum of 35 children over the next three years.
Please be mindful that there is a shared post arrangement for this position, and that both positions must be adequately covered. The agreement may be terminated if we are unable to fill both positions in the job sharing for any reason.
The post holder will be required to:
Support pupils in the Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) Base, working under the guidance of the Base Manager to implement pupils' Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and deliver targeted educational interventions.
Assist with teaching and learning activities, following EHCPs and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Support individual or small groups of children with physical, emotional, and educational development.
Provide behavioural and learning support to pupils with special educational needs.
Implement focused educational activities and work independently when needed.
Clarify instructions and adapt strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
Promote independence, self-esteem, and inclusion of children with special needs.
Monitor and report pupils' progress to the Base Manager, maintaining required records.
Collaborate with staff to plan and deliver Speech and Language programs.
We are looking for someone with:
A passion for making communication accessible for the individual learner.
A creative and flexible therapeutic approach that builds success through challenge, personalisation and innovation.
The confidence and skills to build positive relationships that help to break down barriers and build self-esteem.
A commitment to enabling all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential.
A can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
A preparedness to go above and beyond
Resilience and stamina
We can offer you:
An opportunity to be part of this exciting new provision.
Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together.
Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour.
Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust.
A fantastic induction programme and full training.
Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being for you and your family; work-life balance; and care for each person as an individual, including the opportunity to take time off during term time.
Term time with salary shared across 12 months for ease of budgeting.
Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments.
Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.
Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
Long service awards.
We would love to meet you and offer you tours of our lovely schools.
Please contact the HR department on 01202 380015 for further information. All applications must be made online at MyNewTerm.
Closing date: Sunday 23rd November 2025
Interview date: Monday 1st December 2025
Join our team and help us make a real difference in the lives of our children!
Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager - Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com
These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.
TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At Canford Heath Infant School, safeguarding is of the utmost importance. The school aims to help protect the children in its care by working consistently and appropriately with all agencies to reduce risk and promote the welfare of children.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Canford Heath Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 358 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Canford Heath Infant School website
Canford Heath Infant School is a truly unique school, where children always come first. We are passionate about our exceptional curriculum - it has been created with the needs of our children at its heart. As a result of our dedication and high expectations, our children acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding to become resilient empowered learners for life.
We are extremely proud to be a Gold Level Rights Respecting school, enabling our children to become rights respecting global citizens and advocating for fairness and children’s rights, both locally and globally.
We build strong, positive relationships with our children, parents and carers, and we provide a safe, happy and inspiring learning environment that allows each and every child to be the best they can be.
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