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Aspiring Speech And Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant
Job summary
A recruitment agency specializing in education is looking for an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant in a mainstream secondary school in Merton. This role involves supporting students with diverse needs through specialized interventions. Ideal candidates are graduates with strong academic backgrounds and a passion for helping young people. This full-time position offers excellent training, a supportive environment, and an opportunity for professional growth in the field of education and therapy.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Must have previous experience supporting children, young people, or adolescents.
- Genuine passion for supporting young people with learning barriers.
- Inquisitive and warm personality.
Responsibilities
- Support various students with different needs individually and in small groups.
- Participate and lead interventions in specialized areas such as Lego Therapy.
- Receive training and support from day one.
Skills
Education
Q - Are you a graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience ahead of a Masters in Speech and Language or similar?
Q - Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside Speech and Language Therapists & more?
If so, EdEx may have the perfect Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant opportunity for you. Read on below to find out more!
EdEx is working exclusively with a mainstream secondary school in Merton to find two Teaching Assistants (Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant) to work in the school's Speech, Communication, and Language provision, supporting children with various needs including Speech and Language, Communication, Social, Autism (Verbal and Non‑Verbal) needs & more!
- Opportunity to take part and lead specialist interventions in Lego Therapy, Speech and Language, Zones of Regulation & more!
- Work closely with specialist teachers, therapists & psychologists to best support secondary‑aged pupils with various needs.
- Receive training and support from day one – no day is the same, working across Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.
- Support various students with wide‑ranging needs 1‑2‑1 and in small groups, inside and outside classrooms.
- Provides experience for graduates considering a career in Speech and Language Therapy, Psychotherapy, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, preparing for a PhD or MA/MSc, or even Assistant Psychologist roles with the NHS.
- A graduate with a 1st Class or 2:1 – subject isn't a barrier, ideally from a reputable university.
- Good A‑levels and GCSEs – including English at GCSE.
- Previous experience supporting children, young people or adolescents – essential. This can be tutoring, nannying, babysitting, volunteering or personal experience.
- Genuine passion for supporting young people with barriers to learning.
- An inquisitive, warm and nurturing personality.
- Must be able to speak confidently and calmly.
Note: If you're not sure you qualify, apply! James at EdEx will be in touch if shortlisted!
- A highly‑regarded mainstream secondary school in Merton catering to 11‑18 year olds (KS3‑KS5).
- Part of a well‑funded and well‑resourced trust of schools with lofty ambitions for pupils.
- Heavily invested in the local community.
- Headteacher and senior leadership team are exceptional – no student is left behind.
- Specialist 'Resourced Provision' for students with Speech, Language and Communication needs.
- Passionate pastoral support with a highly regarded rewards system praised across the borough.
- Teaching assistant – supporting various needs and SP&L.
- Monday to Friday – no weekends.
- Typical school hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
- £105 – £115 per day, paid weekly (term‑time only).
- Long‑term contract – at least for an academic year.
- Fantastic training, support, and professional development.
If these roles sound like something you're interested in, apply today with your latest CV and contact details on your CV.
Note: Positions are currently open – do not send applications after this posting expires.
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