Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | September 2025 Start

 Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
 Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
 Salary: £600 – £650 per week
 Start Date: September 2025
 School Type: Specialist SEN School

Job Summary

Are you a recent Psychology, Linguistics, or Modern Foreign Languages graduate exploring a career in Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT)?
Would you like the opportunity to support children with complex communication needs in a nurturing SEN school environment?
Do you want to gain specialist hands-on experience that will strengthen your application for postgraduate SaLT training?

The Opportunity - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

This well-regarded specialist SEN school is looking for a motivated graduate to join their supportive therapy and SEND team. You’ll be working with pupils aged 4–16 who have a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
• Learning difficulties
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

You will work under the guidance of the school’s SaLT team and SENCO, supporting tailored interventions that help pupils develop communication skills, independence, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

• Support children 1:1 and in small groups to develop expressive and receptive language
• Implement SaLT strategies and tools (e.g., PECS, visual timetables, Makaton)
• Contribute to the monitoring of pupil progress and assist with EHCP targets
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEN support staff
• Help promote communication-rich learning environments and inclusive classroom practice

👤 The Ideal Candidate - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

• A recent graduate in Psychology, Linguistics, or Modern Foreign Languages (2:1 or above preferred)
• A strong communicator with a genuine interest in supporting children with SEN
• Previous experience working or volunteering with children with additional needs (desirable)
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient in approach
• Fully committed to a full-time role for the 2025–26 academic year

Why Apply? - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

• Earn £600–£650 per week while gaining specialist SEN and SaLT experience
• Be part of a warm and supportive school with a strong therapeutic focus
• Gain exposure to professional SaLT practice, reports, and interventions
• Build valuable experience for postgraduate study in Speech and Language Therapy or child development

 Application Process - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

Interested in becoming a Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant in St Albans?
Send your CV to Ryan at KPI Education today. Early applications are encouraged — interviews are held on a rolling basis.

 Take the first step towards your Speech and Language Therapy career this September in a specialist SEN school. Apply now!

INDEDU - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant