
Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant
- Portsmouth
- £100 per day
- Temporary
- Full-time
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only, Minimum 1 Academic YearAre 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.
- 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.
- 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.