Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus | Tower Hamlets | September Start
Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Term Time Only
Pay: £95 - £120 per day
Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus looking to make a genuine impact on young people's lives?
An inclusive and well-resourced secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus to join their supportive team from September. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and helping them thrive both academically and socially.
Whether you're an experienced Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus or a graduate looking to gain invaluable school-based experience before pursuing a career in Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology or Teaching, this role offers exceptional experience within a thriving secondary setting.
The Role – Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus
As a Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus, you will:
- Support students with speech, language and communication needs across Key Stages 3 & 4
- Deliver targeted interventions to improve communication, language development and confidence
- Work closely with the SENDCo, teachers and external professionals including Speech & Language Therapists
- Adapt classroom resources to meet individual learning needs
- Encourage positive social interaction and emotional wellbeing
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
- Build strong relationships with students, helping them achieve their full potential
The Ideal Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus
The successful Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus will have:
- Previous experience supporting children or young adults with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in a school, specialist provision, healthcare or community setting
- Alternatively, experience in a speech and language-based role, such as working alongside Speech & Language Therapists, delivering communication interventions, or supporting individuals with speech, language or communication difficulties
- A genuine passion for helping young people overcome communication barriers and achieve their full potential
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and behaviour management skills
- Patience, empathy and the ability to build positive relationships with students
- A proactive, flexible and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning and wellbeing
- A Psychology, Linguistics, Speech & Language Therapy, Education or related degree is desirable, but not essential
- The ability to commit to a full-time, long-term role from September
Why Apply?
- Long-term Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus opportunity starting in September
- Competitive daily pay of £95-£120 per day
- Term-time only position offering an excellent work-life balance
- Outstanding training and ongoing professional development
- Gain invaluable experience working alongside experienced SEND professionals
- Excellent opportunity for aspiring Speech & Language Therapists, Teachers or Educational Psychologists
- Supportive leadership team and welcoming school community
- Easily accessible Tower Hamlets location with excellent transport links
If you're ready to begin a rewarding career as a Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV to Clarus Education to be considered for this exciting Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus opportunity in Tower Hamlets.
Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus | Tower Hamlets | September Start
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity, please send your detailed CV to Clarus Education today to be considered for this Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus role. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Focus
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Pay: £95.00-£120.00 per day
Work Location: In person
