Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Aspiring Speech and Language Therapists to support students with Speech and Language needs in a Bexley school. This role involves working closely with specialized teachers and therapists, offering invaluable experience for graduates aiming for careers in Speech and Language Therapy or Educational Psychology. The position offers competitive pay of £105 - £115 per day, training, and professional development, with a long-term commitment expected from September 2025.

Benefits

Fantastic training and support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support students with various Speech and Language needs.
• Assist in small groups and 1-2-1 interventions.
• Participate in specialist interventions like Lego Therapy.

Skills

Previous experience supporting children

Passion for supporting young people

Effective communication skills

Education

Graduate with a 1st Class or 2:1

Good A-Levels and GCSEs including English

Job description

Overview

Aspiring 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 are exclusively working with a mainstream secondary school in Bexley 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 & more!

What makes this Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant 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 - with no day being the same, working across Key Stage 3 - 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 invaluable! Consider applying now, or read on below!

What experience will you need to do these Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant roles?

• A graduate with a 1st Class or 2:1 - subject isn0t 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 - Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant:

• A highly-regarded mainstream secondary school in Bexley
• 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 - Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant:

• 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)
• September 2025 Starts
• Long term contract - at least for an academic year - September 2025 to July 26 (scope for a permanent contract if interested from Sept 26)
• 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

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