Speech & Language Support Assistants - East London

Speech & Language Support Assistants – East London (All Boroughs)

Location: East London – Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest
Pay: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Temp-to-Perm
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Empower Communication. Unlock Potential.

Teaching Personnel are seeking Speech & Language Support Assistants to work across a range of primary, secondary and specialist provisions in East London, supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about helping young people develop confidence, communication skills and independence.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• FREE accredited Thrive training – develop your understanding of emotional development alongside communication support
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Access to a variety of SEN schools, ARPs, PRUs and mainstream settings
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Weekly pay and dedicated consultant support

Who We’re Looking For

We want candidates with experience or transferable skills in communication and support, including:

• Speech & Language Support Assistants / SEN TAs
• Experience supporting pupils with SLCN, ASD or SEMH needs
• Psychology or Speech & Language graduates
• Youth Workers with strong communication and mentoring skills
• Sports Coaches (excellent for engagement and confidence building)

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties
• Delivering targeted speech and language interventions (guided by SENCOs or therapists)
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to build communication skills
• Using visual aids, structured communication strategies and engagement techniques
• Collaborating with teachers, SEN staff and external therapists

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication, patience and interpersonal skills
• Genuine interest in speech & language or SEN support
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about helping young people find their voice and thrive, and want to develop your skillset with fully funded Thrive training, apply now with Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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