Graduate Teaching Assistant/Speech and Language

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Hackney to work with children requiring speech and language support. This full-time role starts in January 2026, focusing on leading intervention sessions and collaborating with therapists. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a passion for supporting children's learning. This position offers valuable experience in a supportive educational environment that promotes inclusivity and innovation.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with children.
• Commitment to a full-time position.
• Resilience and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-to-one and group intervention sessions.
• Assist in assessing children and their needs.
• Collaborate with speech and language therapists.

Skills

Interest in Speech and Language

Positive approach

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Speech and Language
• Working across all year groups
• 2 form entry
• Hackney
• Temp to Perm contract

Are you interested in pursuing a career in speech and language? Do you have the desire and drive to work in a school setting with children?

A lovely Primary Academy in Hackney is looking to appoint aGraduate Teaching Assistantto support children across the school with speech and language needs.

The Role

In this role you will be leading 1 to 1 and group intervention sessions across the school for pupils who have identified speech and language needs. The school are looking for a graduate who has an interest in speech and language but not necessarily experience as training will be provided. You will work closely with an external speech and language therapist and the schools SENCO to prepare interventions and understand the tasks and activities that need to be carried out. You will assist in the assessment of children and their needs and regularly communicate with other staff, parents and teams of other professionals.

The school are looking for a graduate who canwork flexibly, usetheir initiative and find solutions with a positive approach.This role is offered on a full-time basis from January 2026.

To apply for this role you must have:

• A bachelor degree
• An interest in Speech and Language
• A passionate and resilient approach
• Be available to commit to a full-time position

The School

The vibrant and community focused 2-form-entry primaryacademyis situated in Hackney with good transport links. The school has an ethos of kindness and understanding bringing together a proudly diverse and inclusive community. Children are encouraged to be innovative and passionate learners to develop an understanding of the world around them. There is an experiencedsenior leadership team in place and good opportunities for professional development at the school.You willjoining a passionate and professional team to ensure that children receive excellent learning support and the best possible care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring speech and language therapist to gain practical experience and training. Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.