Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - Southwark

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Start date: September 2025 Salary: £22,500 - £26,400 Are you passionate about helping vulnerable children communicate and thrive in their education? Do you want to work closely with a skilled team of professionals in a welcoming and inclusive school environment? Aspire People are seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to support pupils with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) across Early Years, KS1, and KS2 in Bexley. Working closely with the school's SENCO and external Speech and Language Therapists, you'll help deliver intervention programmes and one-to-one support that truly makes a difference. To register your interest in this fantastic Speech and Language Teaching Assistant role, simply click the 'apply' button today. Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - the school This supportive primary school is located in Bexley and has great transport links across Inner London. The school prides itself on being a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally. The school has a strong reputation for inclusion and works closely with families and professionals to ensure children with additional needs are fully supported. With a highly experienced leadership team, committed staff, and a culture of collaboration, you'll feel like part of the family from day one. The school features: * Modern facilities and spacious classrooms * A dedicated SEN team and access to external therapists * A focus on language-rich learning environments * A creative and engaging curriculum that values the whole child * Regular training and CPD opportunities for support staff This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in education or speech and language support within a positive and forward-thinking setting. Speech and Language Teaching Assistant - responsibilities * Supporting pupils with a range of speech and language needs * Assisting with the delivery of tailored speech and communication interventions * Working 1:1 or in small groups to develop language and social skills * Liaising with class teachers, SEN staff, and therapists * Tracking and reporting on student progress Speech and Language Teaching Assistant- requirements * Psychology or core subject graduate with a 2.1 or above * Confidence supporting children with challenging behaviour * Previous experience working with SEN pupils is desirable * Strong academic background * Confident and motivated * Desire to progress onto teacher training or Educational Psychology If this Speech and Language Teaching Assistant role sounds like something you would be interested in, please don't hesitate to apply. Please get in touch with Michaela to register your interest. aspirepeoplelondon Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

Location: Bexley, Kent, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025