Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant

EdEx; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking Aspiring Speech and Language Therapists for teaching assistant roles in a secondary school in Wandsworth. Applicants must be graduates with a strong passion for helping students with speech and language needs. The position offers hands-on experience, training, and a supportive environment to develop teaching skills. Working hours are weekdays, with a competitive daily rate of £105 - £115. Apply now for a chance to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Fantastic training and support

Weekly pay

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate with a 1st Class or 2:1 degree from a reputable university.
• Good A-Levels and GCSEs, including English.
• Experience supporting children or young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with various needs in Speech and Language provision.
• Work alongside specialist teachers and therapists.
• Lead specialist interventions for students.

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Confident communication

Nurturing personality

Experience with children

Education

1st Class or 2:1 undergraduate degree

Job description

Overview

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience ahead of a Masters in Speech and Language or similar? Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside Speech and Language Therapists and more? EdEx may have the perfect Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant opportunity for you.

EdEx are exclusively working with a mainstream secondary school in Wandsworth to find 2 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 and more.

What makes this opportunity exciting?

• Opportunity to take part and lead specialist interventions in; Lego Therapy, Speech and Language, Zones of Regulation and more.
• Work closely with specialist Teachers, Therapists and Psychologists to best support secondary aged pupils with various needs.
• Receive training and support from day one - with no day being 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 of the classrooms.

If you are a graduate considering a career in Speech and Language Therapy, Psychotherapy, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, this school will give you all the experience you need ahead of embarking on a PhD or MA/MSc or even Assistant Psychologist (AP) roles with the NHS. We know how competitive AP roles are, so experience like this is invaluable. Consider applying now, or read on below!

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.
• Note: If you\'re not sure you qualify, apply! Charlie at EdEx will be in touch if shortlisted.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with barriers to learning.
• An inquisitive, warm and nurturing personality.
• Must be able to speak confidently and calmly - personality is everything in these roles.

School details

• A highly-regarded mainstream secondary school in Wandsworth.
• 11-18 year olds (KS3-KS5).
• Part of a well-funded and well-resourced Trust of schools with lofty ambitions for their pupils.
• Heavily invested into the local community.
• Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are exceptional - no student is left behind at this school.
• A specialist "Resourced Provision" for students with Speech, Language and Communication needs.
• The school are passionate about supporting students pastorally, with a highly regarded rewards system that is praised across the borough.

Role details

• Teaching Assistant - Supporting various needs and SP&L.
• Monday to Friday - No weekends.
• School Hours - typically 8:30am - 4:00pm.
• £105 - £115 per day - paid weekly (Term Time Only).
• ASAP Start.
• Fantastic training, support and professional development.

If these Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant roles sound like something you\'re interested in, apply today with your latest CV and contact details on your CV.

EdEx will be in touch within 24 hours if shortlisted. Interviews will be taking place in early September and the school will have more roles throughout September, so don\'t be put off!

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant