Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent specialist school in West London is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join their founding team. You will support children with Autism, implement therapy programmes, and promote communication-centred practices. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new school with ambitious goals, featuring modern facilities and a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape a new school

Compassionate working environment

Beautiful, purpose-built setting

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a specialist school or clinical environment is ideal.
• Familiarity with therapy programmes from qualified therapists is required.
• Desirable experience using AAC systems such as PECS or sign language.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism in a specialist school.
• Implement therapy programmes designed by qualified therapists.
• Promote communication-centred practices.

Skills

Practical experience supporting children with Autism

Familiarity with therapy programmes

Experience using AAC systems

Passion for supporting neurodivergent learners

Job description

Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) Assistant – New Independent SEN School (West London)
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Harmondsworth area, West London

Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapy Assistant ready to be part of something new and exciting?

An outstanding new independent specialist school for children aged 5–11 with Autism is looking to appoint a dedicated SaLT Assistant to join their founding therapy team this January. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development of a school with big ambitions.

About the School

This specialist school has been purpose-built to meet the needs of children with Autism and related communication difficulties. The setting features modern sensory and therapeutic spaces and sits in a spacious, green location within easy reach of the Elizabeth Line.

The school has already earned an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating at its first inspection (July 2025) and is on an exciting journey of expansion, with a long-term goal of becoming a multi-site provision supporting up to 200 pupils.

You’ll be joining a small but growing multidisciplinary therapy team, working closely with an in-house Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist.

What We’re Looking For

• Practical experience supporting children with Autism, ideally within a specialist school or clinical environment
• Familiarity with implementing therapy programmes designed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems such as PECS, communication devices, or sign language (desirable)
• A genuine passion for supporting neurodivergent learners and promoting communication-centred practice

Why This Role?

• Be part of a founding team shaping a new, ambitious SEN school from the ground up
• Join a values-driven, research-informed, and compassionate working environment
• Work in a beautiful, purpose-built setting designed for children to thrive

If you’re looking for an opportunity where your work truly makes an impact — and where you can help shape the future of an outstanding SEN provision — we’d love to hear from you.