Speech and Language Graduate

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving primary school in Ealing as a Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant. You will support children with communication needs, benefit from expert guidance, and have a structured path towards further professional development. Ideal for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists or Educational Psychologists.

Benefits

Access to expert guidance from Speech and Language Therapists

Structured support and tailored CPD

Clear route to teacher training

Hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN, especially SLCN.
• Passionate about inclusive education and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Speech and Language difficulties in the ARP.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists for tailored interventions.
• Use diverse learning strategies to aid pupil development.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing approach

Empathetic approach

Communication confidence

Building trusting relationships

Education

2:1 or higher in a Psychology, Linguistics, Speech and Language, or related degree

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant – Ealing – September 2025 Start

We are seeking a confident and compassionate Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a thriving and inclusive primary school in Ealing this September. This Ofsted ‘Good’ school is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming environment with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. The school houses an ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision) specifically for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), where the successful candidate will be based.

As a Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from:

• Working in a highly specialised ARP with access to expert guidance from Speech and Language Therapists
• Gaining hands-on, practical experience in a setting ideal for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists or Educational Psychologists
• Long-term stability with a full academic year of work from September
• A well-structured support system and tailored CPD from experienced SEN professionals
• A clear route into teacher training or further postgraduate study

Your role as a Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant will include:

• Supporting pupils with Speech and Language difficulties across EYFS and KS1 within the ARP
• Working collaboratively with class teachers and therapists to deliver bespoke interventions
• Building trusting relationships with students to enhance communication confidence and classroom engagement
• Using a range of visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning strategies to aid pupil development
• Maintaining consistent routines and behaviour strategies to support learning and progress

The ideal Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant will have:

• A 2:1 or higher in a Psychology, Linguistics, Speech and Language, or related degree
• Previous experience working with children with SEN, especially those with SLCN
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach to learning
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and child development

This Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant role is based in Ealing, easily accessible by public transport and well-connected to surrounding boroughs.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant in Ealing. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant role.