SEN Teaching Assistant - Speech & Language

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Welling, South East London, is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support its new Speech and Language Therapy provision. This full-time role involves working closely with a specialist teacher and delivering interventions to children with speech and language needs. The school values inclusivity and is dedicated to fostering each child's academic and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Confidence in delivering small-group and one-to-one interventions.
• Commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support a new Speech and Language Therapy provision.
• Deliver tailored interventions alongside a specialist SEN teacher.
• Implement communication-focused strategies for children.

Skills

Experience with SLCN

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Speech & Language

Primary School SALT Provision
Welling, South East London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support a brand-new Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) provision within a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Welling, starting this September.

The Role:

In this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will work alongside a specialist SEN teacher to deliver tailored interventions and provide in-class support as part of the school s newly launched SALT provision. Pupils will primarily remain in their mainstream classes, accessing the provision for targeted support as needed. The provision, located in a dedicated space adjacent to the main school building, will initially support 7 pupils, with capacity to grow to 10.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing communication-focused strategies and resources to help pupils access learning across the curriculum. Alongside your work within the provision, you will also support children in mainstream classrooms to enhance their understanding and communication.

The School is Looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has experience supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) or within a SEND setting.
• Is confident delivering small-group or one-to-one interventions.
• Demonstrates a patient, empathetic, and flexible
• Is committed to inclusive education and promoting pupil independence.

About the School:

This welcoming and inclusive Church of England community primary school in Welling is committed to nurturing each child s academic, personal, and spiritual development. With a strong emphasis on respect, compassion, and collaboration, the school provides a supportive environment where all pupils are encouraged to thrive. A dedicated leadership team, excellent facilities, and a focus on staff development make this an outstanding place to work and grow professionally.

If you're an SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for speech and language support, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.

Apply now with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant skills and experience.

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.