Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - Southwark
| Job title: | Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - Southwark |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Southwark |
| Industry: | Secondary |
| Salary: | £19500 - £26400 per annum |
| Reference: | MWSALTTA170425_1744881352 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Michaela.Wright@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - SouthwarkStart date: September 2025
Salary: £19,500 - £26,400
Are you passionate about helping vulnerable children communicate and thrive in their education?
Do you want to work closely with a skilled team of professionals in a welcoming and inclusive school environment?
Aspire People are seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to support pupils with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) across Early Years, KS1, and KS2. Working closely with the school's SENCO and external Speech and Language Therapists, you'll help deliver intervention programmes and one-to-one support that truly makes a difference.
To register your interest in this fantastic new Speech and Language Teaching Assistant role, simply click the 'apply' button today.
Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - the school
This welcoming, two-form entry primary school is located in the heart of Southwark, just a short walk from excellent transport links. The school prides itself on being a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school has a strong reputation for inclusion and works closely with families and professionals to ensure children with additional needs are fully supported. With a highly experienced leadership team, committed staff, and a culture of collaboration, you'll feel like part of the family from day one.
The school features:
* Modern facilities and spacious classrooms
* A dedicated SEN team and access to external therapists
* A focus on language-rich learning environments
* A creative and engaging curriculum that values the whole child
* Regular training and CPD opportunities for support staff
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in education or speech and language support within a positive and forward-thinking setting.
Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - responsibilities
* Supporting pupils with a range of speech and language needs
* Assisting with the delivery of tailored speech and communication interventions
* Working 1:1 or in small groups to develop language and social skills
* Liaising with class teachers, SEN staff, and therapists
* Tracking and reporting on student progress
Speech and Language Teaching Assistant- requirements
* Psychology or core subject graduate with a 2.1 or above
* Able to support students with challenging behaviour
* Previous experience working with SEN pupils is desirable
* Strong academic background
* Confident and motivated
* Desire to progress onto teacher training, Educational Psychology or SaLT
If this Speech and Language Teaching Assistant role sounds like something you would be interested in, please don't hesitate to apply. Please get in touch with Michaela to register your interest.
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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