Job title: Speech and Language Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London Borough of Havering
Job published: 23-01-2026
Job ID: 114912

Job Description

Linguistics Graduate  – ASAP Start | Havering

A dedicated Linguistics Graduate is required for a specialist SEND School in Havering, where you will play a key role in supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Starting ASAP, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply your linguistic knowledge in a setting that prioritises tailored support and meaningful progress for every learner.

As the school’s new Linguistics Graduate, you will work closely with pupils who present a range of communication needs, providing bespoke 1:1 and small-group interventions to help them develop their speech, language and overall communication skills.

This welcoming SEND School in Havering prides itself on being a warm, inclusive and diverse community, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school focuses on building confidence, communication and independence, helping pupils become curious, resilient learners who feel empowered in their environment.


As a Linguistics Graduate, you will:

  • Develop and prepare engaging visual and communication-based materials for therapy sessions and classroom activities

  • Support pupils with a range of SEND, particularly Speech, Language and Communication Needs

  • Deliver targeted 1:1 and group interventions to help pupils overcome communication barriers

  • Work closely under the guidance of the SENCo and Speech & Language Therapist, receiving excellent training and ongoing support


Role Details:

  • Salary: £450–£500 per week (PAYE)

  • Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

  • Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm

  • Start Date: ASAP


This Linguistics Graduate role offers comprehensive training from the SENCo and SEND department, designed to help you build specialist skills and expert knowledge in supporting pupils with communication needs. You will work across the school, planning and delivering structured sessions that contribute to pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.

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Linguistics Graduate | ASAP Start | Havering

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