Aspiring Speech and Language Assistant, RIBBONS AND REEVES

Guardian Jobs; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves, London’s leading Education Recruiters, are placing an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist in a Hounslow school. This SEND Teaching Assistant role is ideal for a Psychology graduate or related background seeking hands-on school-based experience before qualifying in Speech and Language Therapy or Educational Psychology.

You will support pupils with SEND, including autism and communication needs, both in and out of the classroom, working 1:1 and in small groups under guidance

Qualifications

• Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist or Educational Psychologist
• Psychology Graduate or graduate from a related subject
• Previous experience with children or young people desirable
• Passionate about SEND and communication needs
• Strong communication skills and a calm, patient approach
• Confident supporting pupils on 1:1 and small groups

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and communication needs across the school
• Assist in 1:1 and small group settings under guidance from SEND team
• Observe and contribute to Speech and Language interventions and strategies
• Provide hands-on experience to strengthen future applications in related fields

Job description

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist | Hounslow| September

Are you an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist with a patient, enthusiastic approach and a strong interest in supporting children with SEND? A highly regarded school in Hounslow is looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs from September.

This full-time role is ideal for a Psychology graduate or someone from a related background looking to gain valuable school-based experience before progressing into Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, or another child-focused profession.

The school has a strong SEND provision and a supportive staff team that works closely with pupils with Autism, speech and communication needs, ADHD, and SEMH. This role will provide hands‑on experience supporting students both in and outside of the classroom.

The criteria to get this job will include:

• Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist or Educational Psychologist
• Psychology Graduate or graduate from a related subject
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and communication needs
• Strong communication skills and a calm, patient approach
• Confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis

Benefits of working for this school include:

• Well-regarded school with a strong reputation for inclusion and SEND support
• Experienced Learning Support and SEND team offering guidance and mentoring
• Opportunity to observe Speech and Language interventions and therapy strategies
• Hands‑on experience supporting pupils with additional needs across the school
• Valuable experience for future careers in Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Teaching, or CAMHS

Salary | SEND Teaching Assistant | Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

£24,000–£27,000 for the year, which includes holiday pay as well.

If you are intending to pursue a career as an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, gaining experience in a SEND setting is invaluable. Working closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and supporting communication development will provide excellent practical experience and strengthen future applications within the sector.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long‑term and permanent roles, such as this ‘Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist’ in Hounslow. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this ‘Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist’ role.