Graduate Teaching Assistant
15 days ago
Ilford
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Speech & Language Location: IlfordContract: Temp to PermStart Date: ASAP / September start availableSalary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Spencer Clarke Group are working in partnership with a secondary school in Ilford to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) on a temp-to-perm basis. This role would suit a graduate considering a career in speech and language therapy, educational psychology, or teaching, offering hands-on experience supporting students with additional needs in a school setting. The Role As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students with communication needs across the school, both in lessons and through targeted interventions. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis, • Delivering speech and language interventions under guidance, • Assisting students in accessing the curriculum within mainstream lessons, • Working closely with the SEN team and teaching staff, • Holds a degree (psychology, education, linguistics or a related field preferred), • Has an interest in speech and language development or SEND, • Has experience working with children or young people, • Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships, • Is proactive, reliable, and keen to learnThe School, • Supportive and well-structured SEN department, • Focus on inclusion and student progress, • Welcoming team environment, • Opportunity to secure a permanent positionWhat's on Offer, • Valuable experience for graduates pursuing education or therapy careers, • Temp-to-perm opportunity, • Ongoing support from Spencer Clarke Group APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUPAll applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy * • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained, • You must have legal right to work in the UK