Teaching Assistant – Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist

About the role

This position is a full‑time teaching assistant role within a mainstream secondary school in Merton, supporting the Speech, Communication and Language provision. It is designed for recent graduates who wish to gain practical experience before pursuing a Masters or PhD in Speech and Language Therapy or related fields.

Key responsibilities

• Assist specialist teachers, therapists and psychologists in delivering interventions such as Lego Therapy, Zones of Regulation and targeted speech and language activities.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils across Key Stages 3‑5, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Help plan, prepare and implement resources for pupils with speech, communication, social, autism and other related needs.
• Monitor progress, record observations and contribute to individual education plans.
• Participate in regular training sessions and team meetings to develop professional knowledge.

Required profile

• Graduate (1st class or 2:1) from a recognised university – subject not limited.
• Strong A‑Levels and GCSEs, including English at GCSE.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people (e.g., tutoring, volunteering, nannying).
• Genuine passion for helping learners with barriers to education.
• Warm, inquisitive personality with the ability to communicate calmly and confidently.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience in a specialist school setting.
• Mentoring from qualified Speech and Language Therapists and educational psychologists.
• Opportunities to lead and develop specialist interventions.
• Comprehensive training from day one and a supportive team environment.