Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant – Portsmouth

Pay: From £100 per day
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only, Minimum 1 Academic Year

Are you a psychology, education, or linguistics graduate seeking valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career as an Educational Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist, or SEN Teacher?

A thriving college in Portsmouth is seeking a Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated SEN support team.

This is a full-time, long-term position beginning this academic year, running for a minimum of one academic year.

The Role:

As a Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students who have speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to develop speech clarity, vocabulary, and social communication.
• Support the SENCO and external Speech & Language Therapists in delivering personalised support programmes.
• Adapt teaching and learning resources to make content accessible to learners with varying needs.
• Track progress and provide feedback to teachers, SEN staff, and families.
• Promote inclusion and help students build confidence and independence in both academic and social settings.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A graduate in Psychology, Education, Linguistics, English Language, or a related field.
• Passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs.
• An aspiring Educational Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist, SEN Teacher, or similar.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable with excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience working with young people, whether in schools, tutoring, volunteering, or care settings, is highly desirable.

Why This Role?

• Gain hands-on classroom experience supporting students with SLCN and SEN.
• Work alongside a highly skilled SEN department and external specialists.
• Develop key skills valued by postgraduate training routes in Educational Psychology and Speech & Language Therapy.
• Secure a full academic year of experience in a supportive, structured environment.

If you are a graduate with a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning, this role offers the perfect stepping stone into a career in education and therapy.

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