Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant in St Albans, East Of England

Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant – September 2025

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

The Role - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Psychology, Linguistics, or Modern Foreign Languages? - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant
Are you considering a career in Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) and looking for valuable hands-on experience?

This welcoming specialist SEN school in St Albans is offering an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join their therapy and SEND team from September. Pupils are aged 4–16 and present with a range of needs, including:

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

You will work closely with the school’s qualified SaLTs and SENCO, supporting tailored interventions that build pupils’ communication skills, social confidence, and independence.

What You’ll Be Doing - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group sessions to develop pupils’ language and communication.
• Using strategies and tools such as Makaton, PECS, and visual supports.
• Tracking progress and supporting the delivery of EHCP targets.
• Collaborating with therapists, teachers, and support staff to create inclusive classrooms.
• Helping foster a communication-rich environment across the school.

About You - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

• A recent graduate (2:1 or above preferred) in Psychology, Linguistics, or MFL.
• A confident communicator with a passion for child development and SEN.
• Experience with children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable when faced with challenges.
• Ready to commit to a full academic year in a rewarding SEN setting.

Why Join? - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

• Earn £600–£650 per week (PAYE) while developing specialist skills.
• Work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• Gain invaluable exposure to SaLT practice, reports, and interventions.
• Build a strong foundation for future postgraduate training in Speech and Language Therapy or related fields.

How to Apply - Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

If you’re interested in this role, send your CV to Ryan at KPI Education today.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with interviews taking place ahead of the September 2025 start.

 Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your Speech and Language Therapy career in a specialist SEN school. Apply today!

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Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

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