Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational service in Havering is seeking a Linguistics Graduate to support students with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. This full-time role offers a salary of £450–£500 per week, with a start date ASAP. The successful candidate will develop tailored materials and deliver interventions while receiving excellent training from specialists. This position is perfect for someone passionate about helping pupils achieve their potential in a supportive SEND environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training from specialists

Qualifications

• Must be a Linguistics Graduate with knowledge in speech and language therapy.
• Ability to develop visual and communication-based materials.
• Experience with SEND pupils, particularly those with SLCN.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging materials for therapy sessions.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and group interventions.
• Support pupils with a range of Speech, Language, and Communication Needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Linguistics

Job description

Linguistics Graduate – ASAP Start | Havering

A dedicated Linguistics Graduate is required for a specialist SEND School in Havering, where you will play a key role in supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Starting ASAP, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply your linguistic knowledge in a setting that prioritises tailored support and meaningful progress for every learner.

As the school’s new Linguistics Graduate, you will work closely with pupils who present a range of communication needs, providing bespoke 1:1 and small-group interventions to help them develop their speech, language and overall communication skills.

This welcoming SEND School in Havering prides itself on being a warm, inclusive and diverse community, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school focuses on building confidence, communication and independence, helping pupils become curious, resilient learners who feel empowered in their environment.

As a Linguistics Graduate, you will:

• Develop and prepare engaging visual and communication-based materials for therapy sessions and classroom activities
• Support pupils with a range of SEND, particularly Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and group interventions to help pupils overcome communication barriers
• Work closely under the guidance of the SENCo and Speech & Language Therapist, receiving excellent training and ongoing support

Role Details:

• Salary: £450–£500 per week (PAYE)
• Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Start Date: ASAP

This Linguistics Graduate role offers comprehensive training from the SENCo and SEND department, designed to help you build specialist skills expert knowledge in supporting pupils with communication needs. You will work across the school, planning and delivering structured sessions that contribute to pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.

Linguistics Graduate | ASAP Start | Havering