Assistant Speech & Language Therapist

Education 365; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist Assistant to support children with speech, language, and communication needs. You will work closely with a specialist team to deliver therapy programs and help integrate therapeutic strategies into the classroom. Applicants should have a background in relevant fields and experience supporting children. This full-time role offers a chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of students.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in educational or therapy-based settings.
• Ability to support children with speech, language, and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with onsite Speech and Language Therapist.
• Assist in delivering therapy programmes and run small group sessions.
• Integrate therapeutic strategies into classroom environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children with additional needs

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Proactive approach

Education

Background in psychology, education, linguistics, or speech and language therapy

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about helping children communicate, connect, and thrive in their learning environment? Do you want to make a real difference supporting students with speech, language, and communication needs?

Key Details

• Full-time role starting January
• Permanent position with training and development opportunities
• Supportive SEN school environment
• Make a genuine difference to children's confidence and communication every day

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist Assistant to join a specialist school setting near Heathrow. The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including speech, language, and communication difficulties, autism spectrum conditions (ASC), and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

As a Speech and Language Therapist Assistant, you will work closely with the onsite Speech and Language Therapist and teaching staff to support pupils' communication development. You will assist in delivering therapy programmes, run small group or one-to-one sessions, and help integrate therapeutic strategies into the classroom environment. Your work will focus on building students' confidence, social skills, and ability to express themselves effectively.

Qualifications

To be successful, you should have experience supporting children with additional or communication needs, ideally in an educational or therapy-based setting. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a proactive approach are essential. A background in psychology, education, linguistics, or speech and language therapy would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a rewarding and progressive environment while supporting pupils to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. If you are passionate about making a positive impact every day, apply today to join a dedicated team committed to transforming lives.