Speech And Language TA

REESON Education; Southall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a caring Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Ealing, West London. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs, helping them develop confidence and learning skills.

The role is full-time and starts ASAP, offering valuable experience in SEN and speech and language support within a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech and language needs in a school, nursery, or SEN setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Deliver targeted speech and language activities under guidance of teachers and therapists.
• Support pupils in vocabulary, listening, understanding and expressive communication.
• Encourage positive social interaction and build confidence in communication.
• Assist teachers in adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and professionals.
• Support pupils with additional needs including SEN.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and external professionals to support development.

Skills

Speech and language

One-to-one support

Small-group work

SEN experience

Communication skills

Job description

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) - EALING, WEST LONDON

Reeson Education | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Reeson Education is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Ealing, West London. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's communication, language development and learning.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who require additional support with speech, language and communication, helping them to develop their confidence, social interaction and learning skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

This role would be ideal for someone with experience supporting children with speech and language needs, or someone looking to build a career in speech and language therapy, special educational needs (SEN) or education.

THE ROLE:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Deliver targeted speech and language activities under the guidance of teachers and, where applicable, speech and language therapists.
• Support pupils in developing their vocabulary, listening skills, understanding and expressive communication.
• Encourage positive social interaction and help children build confidence when communicating with others.
• Assist teachers in adapting classroom activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to teachers and relevant professionals.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including those who may have special educational needs (SEN).
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents and external professionals to support pupils' development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children's speech, language and communication development.
• Has previous experience working with children in a school, nursery or SEN setting, although transferable experience may also be considered.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is patient, empathetic, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Can build positive relationships with children and encourage their confidence and independence.
• Is comfortable supporting children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new strategies and approaches.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting children with speech and language difficulties, autism, developmental language disorder or other additional needs would be advantageous.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• A full-time opportunity in Ealing, West London.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children's communication and development.
• Valuable experience within a supportive educational environment.
• Opportunities to develop skills in speech and language support and SEN.
• Ongoing guidance and support from Reeson Education throughout the recruitment process.
• The opportunity to contribute to pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

POSITION DETAILS:

Location: Ealing, West London

Job Title: Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP / to be confirmed

Recruitment Agency: Reeson Education

If you are passionate about helping children overcome communication barriers and reach their full potential, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Whether you have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Speech and Language TA or experience supporting children with communication needs, Reeson Education would love to hear from you.