ASPIRING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST - LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Hounslow | SEN School Experience | Education & Training
THE ESSENTIALS
Pay £108 per day
Start Dates September 7th and 14th, 2026
Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM (Term Time Only)
Location Hounslow (excellent transport links + on-site parking)
Contract Term Time Only - Long-term role
ASPIRING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST? THIS IS YOUR CLINICAL CLASSROOM.
If you are a Linguistics, Psychology, or Speech and Language Therapy graduate looking to build real-world experience before your MSc or NHS placement, this role offers something unique.
You will be working with children who have speech and language challenges, global developmental delay, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and complex communication needs - gaining hand-on exposure to the very challenges you will treat as a qualified speech and language therapist.
This specialist provision in Hounslow supports children and young people with non-verbal communication needs, SLCN, and PMLD, offering an exceptional opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a real-world educational setting.
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WHY THIS ROLE IS THE PERFECT LAUNCHPAD FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
- Understand Communication in All Its Forms - Learn to recognise and interpret alternative communication—from gestures and facial expressions to behaviour and vocalisations—building foundational skills for assessing children with complex needs.
- Support Functional Communication - Work alongside SLTs to implement programmes using Makaton, PECS, and AAC devices, giving you a significant advantage for future placements.
- Understand the Link Between Communication and Behaviour - Learn to identify communication breakdowns and support children to express themselves, reducing frustration and challenging behaviour.
- Develop Clinical Observation Skills - Assess receptive/expressive language, attention, and social communication in real-world settings, seeing how sensory and environmental factors impact communication.
- Build Therapeutic Rapport - Learn to build trust through consistency, active listening, and patience with non-verbal children.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This specialist provision in Hounslow supports young people with:
- Speech and language difficulties (SLCN)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
- Non-verbal communication needs
- Global developmental delay
- Physical disabilities and mobility challenges
- Complex health needs and sensory processing differences
- Social communication difficulties
Your role: support students to access education, build communication confidence, and develop functional language and social skills for daily life.
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IDEAL FOR THOSE ASPIRING TO BECOME:
- Speech and Language Therapists (Paediatric or Dysphagia)
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Aspiring Speech And Language Therapist - Learning Support Assistant Hounslow employer: AMA Admin
Milk Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for SEND Mentor Assistants. Located in North Liverpool, we prioritise the wellbeing of our educators by offering excellent pay rates, a fast-registration process, and access to professional development opportunities, including free CPD courses. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ensures that you will be part of a purpose-driven team that values your contributions and supports your growth in the education sector.
