Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a confident and compassionate Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a thriving and inclusive primary school in Ealing this September. This Ofsted Good school is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming environment with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. The school houses an ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision) specifically for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), where the successful candidate will be based.

As a Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from:

• Working in a highly specialised ARP with access to expert guidance from Speech and Language Therapists
• Gaining hands-on, practical experience in a setting ideal for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists or Educational Psychologists
• Long-term stability with a full academic year of work from September
• A well-structured support system and tailored CPD from experienced SEN professionals
• A clear route into teacher training or further postgraduate study

Your role as a Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant will include:

• Supporting pupils with Speech and Language difficulties across EYFS and KS1 within the ARP
• Working collaboratively with class teachers and therapists to deliver bespoke interventions
• Building trusting relationships with students to enhance communication confidence and classroom engagement
• Using a range of visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning strategies to aid pupil development
• Maintaining consistent routines and behaviour strategies to support learning and progress

The ideal Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant will have:

• A 2:1 or higher in a Psychology, Linguistics, Speech and Language, or related degree
• Previous experience working with children with SEN, especially those with SLCN
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach to learning
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and child development

This Speech and Language Graduate Teaching Assistant role is based in Ealing, easily accessible by public transport and well-connected to surrounding boroughs.