Speech & Language Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Monday–Friday, School Hours
Pay: £98–£115 per day

Your Degree Could Make a Real Difference

Are you a Speech & Language graduate passionate about helping children find their voice and develop their communication skills?

A specialist SEND school in Gateshead is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

This role would suit a graduate considering a future career in Speech and Language Therapy, education, psychology, SEND or related fields.

Your Role

You will provide day-to-day support to pupils who may have a range of communication and additional needs.

You could be:

• Supporting speech, language and communication development
• Encouraging pupils to communicate and interact
• Delivering structured activities
• Using visual timetables and communication resources
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with autism and complex needs
• Helping pupils access classroom learning
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals

What You Need

• A relevant Speech & Language or communication-based degree
• A passion for working with children
• Strong communication skills
• A calm and patient approach
• The ability to build trusting relationships
• SEND experience is beneficial but not essential

You'll gain valuable experience in a specialist setting while developing your understanding of communication, SEND and child development.