Communications Assistant

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Communications Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) team, supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and/or Autism.

Working under the guidance of the SRP Lead Teacher, you will deliver tailored learning programmes, assist in setting and reviewing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and help pupils access the curriculum as outlined in their EHCPs. The role includes supporting personal care needs, encouraging independence, and fostering social interaction and engagement across SRP and mainstream settings. You’ll also help prepare learning environments, liaise with parents and professionals, and contribute to safeguarding and school policies.

The successful candidate will help create a positive, structured learning environment, encourage pupil development, and ensure every child feels supported, included, and safe. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

A commitment to inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and continuous professional development is essential. If you're passionate about education, inclusion, and supporting children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Assist pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and/or Autism, providing personal care, promoting independence, and supporting emotional, social, and academic development in line with their EHCPs and ILPs.
•  Work with the Lead Teacher to plan and deliver tailored learning programmes, support access to the curriculum (including Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT), and help prepare and maintain learning environments and resources.
• Facilitate pupil inclusion by encouraging participation, cooperation, and engagement in both SRP and mainstream settings where appropriate.
• Promote and ensure the safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour of all pupils, following school policies on safeguarding, health and safety, and pastoral care.

About Us

Why should you apply

You will be working in a fantastic environment.

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page

What are we looking for?

•  Proven experience working with children, particularly those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and/or Autism, within an educational setting.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both spoken and written form.
•  Good understanding of child development, learning processes, and strategies to overcome barriers to learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and adults, demonstrating empathy, patience, and professionalism.
• Knowledge of classroom roles, curriculum support strategies, and ideally, the ability to use sign language.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.