Speech & Language Therapy Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,584.0 to £26,835.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2AD |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4709359_1753109138 |
Summary
Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract Type: Permanent | Term-Time Only
Working Pattern: Full-Time | 35 hours/week (8:45am-3:30pm, with one evening to 5pm and one to 4pm)
Salary: NJC Scale 4 Points 7-10 (£26,773 - £27,947 Actual Salary)
Start Date: November 2025
About the Role
This Primary School is looking for a passionate and proactive Speech & Language Therapy Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding school in Tower Hamlets. Supporting pupils aged 3-19, you will work as part of a skilled class team to implement speech and language programmes and contribute to pupils' communication development. This is a full-time, term-time permanent role ideal for those with a background in SEN or an interest in therapeutic education.
Key Responsibilities
*Plan and run small-group and 1:1 communication activities under SLT and teacher guidance
*Develop visual resources and communication aids for classroom and therapy sessions
*Prepare transition packs with timetables, motivators, and pupil-specific tools
*Maintain clear pupil records and monitor progress of interventions
*Model best practice for colleagues and support team development
*Assist with training delivery and wider classroom support responsibilities
What We're Looking For
*Experience or strong interest in Speech & Language Therapy or SEN education
*Ability to prepare structured resources to support communication development
*Confident working under guidance from SaLT and senior teaching staff
*Excellent organisation, communication and collaboration skills
*Commitment to pupil wellbeing and educational inclusion
What the School Offers
*Extensive in-house and external training opportunities
*Pathways for further qualifications in Language & Communication
*Support and supervision from the school's Speech & Language Therapy Department
*A caring, creative and high-performing school community
*Opportunities to grow and contribute to a nationally recognised setting
Apply Now
If you're a caring, motivated individual looking to play a meaningful role in pupil development, this school offers the ideal environment to thrive.
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