Job title: Speech and Language Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, London
Job published: 23-05-2025
Job ID: 104390

Job Description

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

  • Are you a talented Speech and Language Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping pupils overcome communication barriers?

  • Join a secondary school in Barking & Dagenham that is on a journey of improvement, supported by a committed SLT and excellent transport links.

  • Enjoy a supportive environment, competitive daily pay of £95-£105, and opportunities for CPD and career progression.

  • This full-time, term-time-only role starts in September – ideal for someone ready to hit the ground running in a structured and purpose-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions.

  • Work closely with a Speech and Language Therapist to implement effective communication strategies.

  • Support SEND pupils in line with the curriculum while helping to manage classroom behaviour effectively.

  • Build strong communication channels with parents and staff, ensuring consistent progress tracking.

  • Take an active role in pupil development as a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant, focusing on improving outcomes in a school that is working to improve its Ofsted rating.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A graduate from a top 20 UK University with a Science-based degree.

  • A qualified Speech and Language Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant experience working with speech and language needs.

  • Confident behaviour management skills and experience working within a large school setting.

  • Proactive, creative and flexible approach to classroom challenges.

  • Team player with excellent communication skills and a desire to make a genuine difference.

  • A strong desire to progress in the field of speech and language therapy and education support.

Why This Role?

  • Opportunity to be a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant in a secondary school that values its staff and is committed to improvement.

  • Based in Barking & Dagenham, with accessible transport links and a welcoming staff community.

  • Work daily as a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant making tangible progress in pupils’ educational journeys.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Speech and Language Teaching Assistant in Barking & Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Speech and Language Teaching Assistant role.