Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Location: West Barnes

Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, South West London

Contract:

Full-time | Term-time only (long-term)

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm

Start Date:

ASAP / Flexible
Pay: £108.35 per day

About the School

An independent specialist SEN school in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a motivated and compassionate Aspiring Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team.
The school supports pupils with complex communication needs, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning differences. Many pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and benefit from highly individualised learning and therapeutic support.
The provision takes a holistic approach, with close collaboration between teaching staff, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists. The school is well-resourced, with small class sizes and a strong focus on communication, independence and life skills.
This role is particularly well suited to graduates or aspiring practitioners looking to pursue careers in Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology or specialist SEN teaching.

Role and Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions to support speech, language and communication development
Work alongside Speech and Language Therapists to implement targeted programmes and strategies
Support pupils with communication needs using visual supports, Makaton, PECS or AAC tools
Assist the class teacher in adapting lessons to meet EHCP targets and individual learning needs
Promote the development of expressive and receptive language skills in and out of the classroom
Support pupils’ social interaction, emotional regulation and confidence
Monitor, record and report on pupil progress and engagement
Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Speech Sciences, Linguistics, Psychology, Education or a related field (or currently studying)
Strong interest in speech and language development and supporting pupils with SEN
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Patient, proactive and emotionally resilient approach
Experience working with children or young people is desirable (school, tutoring, care or support work)
Understanding of communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton or AAC is beneficial but not essential

Why This Role Is a Valuable Stepping Stone

This role provides excellent preparation for careers in:

Speech and Language Therapy
Educational or Clinical Psychology
Occupational Therapy
SEN Teaching or Specialist Education
Child and Adolescent Mental Health You will gain hands-on experience working within a specialist setting, supporting complex communication needs and learning directly from experienced therapists and practitioners.

What the School Offers

A highly supportive and specialist SEN environment
Opportunities to work closely with qualified Speech and Language Therapists
Ongoing training and professional development
Small class sizes and a personalised approach to learning
Valuable experience for postgraduate study and professional training pathways

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children with speech, language and communication needs and are looking to build a career in this field, we would welcome your application.

Contact:
Charlie Hayes – Pertemps Education
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

Take the next step towards a career in speech and language support within a specialist independent SEN setting.
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