Aspiring Speech and Language Practitioner

Pertemps; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education agency is seeking an Aspiring Speech & Language Support Teaching Assistant for a specialized independent SEN school in Kingston upon Thames. The role involves providing essential support to pupils with communication needs, implementing programs designed by professionals, and fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment. This position offers valuable hands-on experience and prepares candidates for further careers in Speech & Language Therapy or SEN education. Competitive daily rates are provided.

Benefits

Ongoing agency support

Competitive daily rates

Opportunities for permanent placement

Hands-on experience in a therapeutic setting

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in supporting speech and communication needs.
• Experience working with children in education, care, or youth work.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with identified speech, language, and communication needs.
• Implement speech and language programs designed by therapists.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Support classroom learning with communication-friendly strategies.
• Promote social communication and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and contribute to meetings and reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Calm and patient approach

Education

Relevant degree (e.g. Linguistics, Psychology, Childhood Studies, SEN)

Job description

Aspiring Speech & Language Support Teaching Assistant

Independent SEN School | Kingston upon Thames

Full-time | Term-time | Agency Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a highly regarded independent SEN school in Kingston upon Thames to recruit an Aspiring Speech & Language Support Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or aspiring therapist who is passionate about supporting pupils with communication needs and is considering a future career in Speech & Language Therapy, SEN teaching, or Educational Psychology.

About the School

This specialist independent setting supports children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), autism spectrum conditions, and associated learning differences. The school offers a nurturing, multidisciplinary environment where education, therapy, and wellbeing are fully integrated.

The Role

As a Speech & Language Support Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with Speech & Language Therapists, SEN teachers, and pastoral staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. Your role will be vital in helping pupils develop their communication, interaction, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with identified speech, language, and communication needs
• Implementing speech and language programmes designed by qualified therapists
• Providing 1:1 and small group interventions
• Supporting classroom learning through communication-friendly strategies
• Promoting social communication, emotional regulation, and independence
• Monitoring progress and contributing to review meetings and reports

The Ideal Candidate

This role is particularly well suited to candidates who are aspiring Speech & Language Therapists or SEN professionals.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A genuine interest in speech, language, and communication needs
• Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, or voluntary)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A relevant degree (e.g. Linguistics, Psychology, Childhood Studies, SEN) – desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Valuable hands-on experience within a therapeutic SEN setting
• Ongoing agency support and guidance
• Competitive daily rates
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placement
• Ideal preparation for further training in Speech & Language Therapy or SEN education

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, referencing, and safeguarding procedures in line with statutory guidance.

If you are passionate about supporting children with communication needs and are looking to take your first step towards a career in speech and language or SEN, we would love to hear from you.