Location: To cover Exeter Trust Schools (some travel to Plymouth also required)
Required to start September 2025.
At the Ted Wragg Trust, we are driven by our mission to transform lives through learning. We believe in strength through partnership, championing social justice, and nurturing an ambitious culture of belonging. As part of our Ted Wragg Speech and Language team, you’ll be helping us achieve that vision.
We are seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant in Speech and Language to join our innovative and passionate trust wide speech and language service. This is a unique opportunity to work across a range of primary and secondary schools, supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) to thrive both academically and emotionally.
In this role, you will:
• Work under the guidance of our Lead Speech and Language Therapist and SaLT Assistant to deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions
• Support staff in creating communication-friendly classrooms where all learners can participate, express themselves and feel valued
• Help identify needs, monitor progress and implement support plans
• Build positive relationships with families and the wider team to ensure inclusive and joined-up provision
As a trust that champions inclusion and opportunity, we’ll support you to thrive in your role through:
• Ongoing training and mentoring from a strong SaLT team
• The opportunity to gain Elklan accreditation
• Regular CPD, trust wide collaboration and access to specialist resources
• A values led working environment where your role truly makes a difference
Whether you bring experience in SLCN or are eager to grow in this area, if you’re reflective, passionate and ready to champion inclusive, empowering education, we would love to hear from you!
This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and Trust safeguarding procedures.
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Interviews: Virtual Interviews across multiple days/times in June/July. Successful candidates invited to face to face interview Thursday 17th July 2025.