Graduate SEN TA — Speech & Language Support

Pertemps Education Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time flexibility

Placement support

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting a Part-Time Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Motspur Park, South West London. This role offers hands-on experience supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs in a nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates are psychology or sociology graduates with excellent communication skills, a patient and adaptable approach, and a passion for inclusive education.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Speech and Language, Education or related subject.
• Passion for speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and child development.
• Experience supporting children in schools, nurseries, mentoring or volunteering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Willingness to learn specialist communication strategies and follow guidance from professionals.
• Previous experience in a specialist SEN school is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Supporting children with autism (ASC), social communication difficulties and associated learning needs.
• Helping pupils develop expressive and receptive communication skills through structured activities and everyday classroom interactions.
• Supporting access to the curriculum through differentiated tasks and individualised learning strategies.
• Encouraging social interaction, emotional regulation and positive relationships with peers.
• Using visual aids, communication resources and strategies recommended by the school's specialist team.
• Promoting independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and speech and language professionals to support pupils' individual targets.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Psychology, Sociology, Speech and Language, Education or related degree

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting a Part-Time Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Motspur Park, South West London. This role offers hands-on experience supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs in a nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates are psychology or sociology graduates with excellent communication skills, a patient and adaptable approach, and a passion for inclusive education.