Aspiring Speech And Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant

EdEx; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is looking for an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant in a mainstream secondary school in Merton. This role involves supporting students with diverse needs through specialized interventions. Ideal candidates are graduates with strong academic backgrounds and a passion for helping young people. This full-time position offers excellent training, a supportive environment, and an opportunity for professional growth in the field of education and therapy.

Benefits

Professional development training

Weekly payment during term time

Long-term contract

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience supporting children, young people, or adolescents.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with learning barriers.
• Inquisitive and warm personality.

Responsibilities

• Support various students with different needs individually and in small groups.
• Participate and lead interventions in specialized areas such as Lego Therapy.
• Receive training and support from day one.

Skills

Supporting children with learning barriers

Confident communication

Nurturing personality

Education

Graduate with a 1st Class or 2:1

Good A‑levels and GCSEs including English

Job description

Aspirink Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant

Q - Are you a graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience ahead of a Masters in Speech and Language or similar?

Q - Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside Speech and Language Therapists & more?

If so, EdEx may have the perfect Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant opportunity for you. Read on below to find out more!

EdEx is working exclusively with a mainstream secondary school in Merton to find two Teaching Assistants (Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant) to work in the school's Speech, Communication, and Language provision, supporting children with various needs including Speech and Language, Communication, Social, Autism (Verbal and Non‑Verbal) needs & more!

What makes this opportunity exciting?

• Opportunity to take part and lead specialist interventions in Lego Therapy, Speech and Language, Zones of Regulation & more!
• Work closely with specialist teachers, therapists & psychologists to best support secondary‑aged pupils with various needs.
• Receive training and support from day one – no day is the same, working across Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.
• Support various students with wide‑ranging needs 1‑2‑1 and in small groups, inside and outside classrooms.
• Provides experience for graduates considering a career in Speech and Language Therapy, Psychotherapy, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, preparing for a PhD or MA/MSc, or even Assistant Psychologist roles with the NHS.

What experience will you need?

• A graduate with a 1st Class or 2:1 – subject isn't a barrier, ideally from a reputable university.
• Good A‑levels and GCSEs – including English at GCSE.
• Previous experience supporting children, young people or adolescents – essential. This can be tutoring, nannying, babysitting, volunteering or personal experience.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with barriers to learning.
• An inquisitive, warm and nurturing personality.
• Must be able to speak confidently and calmly.

Note: If you're not sure you qualify, apply! James at EdEx will be in touch if shortlisted!

School Details

• A highly‑regarded mainstream secondary school in Merton catering to 11‑18 year olds (KS3‑KS5).
• Part of a well‑funded and well‑resourced trust of schools with lofty ambitions for pupils.
• Heavily invested in the local community.
• Headteacher and senior leadership team are exceptional – no student is left behind.
• Specialist 'Resourced Provision' for students with Speech, Language and Communication needs.
• Passionate pastoral support with a highly regarded rewards system praised across the borough.

Role Details

• Teaching assistant – supporting various needs and SP&L.
• Monday to Friday – no weekends.
• Typical school hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
• £105 – £115 per day, paid weekly (term‑time only).
• Long‑term contract – at least for an academic year.
• Fantastic training, support, and professional development.

If these roles sound like something you're interested in, apply today with your latest CV and contact details on your CV.

Note: Positions are currently open – do not send applications after this posting expires.