Title: Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
Location: West Drayton | Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £108 per day | Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (Term Time Only)
About the Role:
This specialist provision in West Drayton supports young people with:
- Speech and language difficulties
- Global developmental delay
- Physical disabilities and mobility challenges
- Complex health needs and sensory processing differences
- Social communication difficulties
Your role will focus on supporting students to access their education, building their communication confidence, and helping them develop the functional language and social skills they need for daily life.
This opportunity is ideal for those aspiring to become:
- Speech and Language Therapists (Paediatric or Dysphagia specialisms)
- Occupational Therapists
- Educational or Clinical Psychologists
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Professionals
- Mental Health Practitioners
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with communication activities
- Implementing communication programmes under the guidance of qualified SLTs
- Using Makaton, PECS, and AAC devices to support non-verbal students
- Helping students build vocabulary, sentence structure, and social communication skills
- Encouraging engagement in speech and language-led programmes and daily routines
- Working closely with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and SEN staff
- Promoting independence, confidence, and communication wellbeing
- Supporting students with sensory and physical needs
What We’re Looking For:
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Are a graduate in Speech and Language Therapy, Linguistics, Psychology, Health Sciences, or a related field—or have relevant experience in care, support work, or communication support
- Have a genuine interest in paediatric speech and language therapy, communication disorders, and neurorehabilitation
- Are patient, empathetic, and adaptable
- Have strong observation and active listening skills
- Understand how communication challenges impact learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
No school-based experience is required — your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most.
Full training in Makaton, PECS, safeguarding, and communication support will be provided.
Start Date: September 2026
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
