* Job Reference: 2410969205\-2 * Date Posted: 14 October 2025 * Recruiter: PK Education * Location: City, Leeds * Salary: £94\.00 to £104 Per Day * Sector: Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant * Job Type: Temporary **Job Description** ------------------- **Teaching Assistant\- Communication Provision** **Location:** Communication Provision attached to a Primary School **Contract:** Full\-Time, Long\-Term (Permanent opportunity for the right candidate) **Pay:** £94 \-£104 per day **Start Date:** ASAP PK Education is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join a specialist communication provision within a primary school. This role involves working full\-time with primary\-aged pupils who have autism and profound communication and language difficulties, most of whom are non\-verbal. You will play a pivotal role in supporting their learning, communication, and social development. **Key Responsibilities:** * Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism and communication/language difficulties * Assist in developing and implementing individualised learning plans and interventions * Support pupils in making progress in communication, social skills, and academic learning * Use alternative communication methods such as AAC, Makaton, and PECS to help non\-verbal pupils express themselves * Collaborate with class teachers, speech and language therapists, and other professionals to create a positive learning environment * Provide personal care and support as needed, ensuring pupils health, safety, and well\-being * Encourage social skill development, independence, and confidence, promoting an inclusive environment **The Ideal Candidate:** * Experience working with children with autism or communication/language difficulties, ideally in a school or specialist setting * Understanding of non\-verbal communication and experience using Makaton, PECS, or AAC * Patient, empathetic, and flexible, with a genuine passion for working with children with complex needs * Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with professionals * Positive, proactive attitude and adaptable to the individual needs of each pupil * Background in education, child development, or a related field is desirable, though training and support will be provided **Why Join Us?** * Long\-term, rewarding role with the opportunity to make a profound impact on children s lives * Work in a supportive, specialist environment with a fantastic team * Full\-time position with potential for permanent employment **Apply Now:** * Submit your CV or contact Tracey for more information: + **Phone:** (phone number removed) + **Email:** (url removed) **Referral Bonus:** Know someone perfect for this role? Refer a friend and receive £100 if they are successful!