Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant
Sheffield Specialist SEN School – Up to £550 per week – Full-Time
Are you a graduate with a 2:1 or above who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?
Would you like to work as a Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant in a specialist Sheffield school that focuses on children with complex speech and communication difficulties?
Are you hoping to gain invaluable experience before pursuing a career in Speech & Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or Educational Psychology?
A highly regarded specialist SEN school in Sheffield is looking to appoint a Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant from September 2025. The school specialises in Speech & Communication difficulties, catering to students aged 11–19 with a wide range of needs, including speech and language difficulties, physical disabilities, and medical conditions. The Post-16 provision is based on a separate site across the road, giving a unique opportunity to support older learners as well.
The Role – Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant:
As a Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with pupils to support their communication development, confidence, and access to learning. The Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant role involves both 1:1 and small-group interventions, classroom support, and helping to deliver tailored strategies for pupils with diverse needs. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure to complex SEN, from speech and language needs to physical disabilities, in a supportive and well-led environment.
What’s on Offer:
* Full-time Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant role (Monday–Friday)
* Earn up to £550 per week
* Comprehensive training for every Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant, including:
o TeamTeach behaviour management
o Safeguarding
o Delivering effective interventions
* Ongoing CPD and mentoring from experienced staff
* Opportunity to work with both secondary-aged and Post-16 students
* Fantastic career preparation for Speech & Language Therapy or Psychology routes
Ideal Candidate – Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant:
* 2:1 or higher degree (Psychology, English, Linguistics, or related subjects highly desirable)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Compassionate, resilient, and eager to learn
* Experience with SEN, care, or youth work is helpful but not essential
* Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
This Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant role offers an outstanding platform for graduates to gain specialist SEN experience while receiving extensive training and professional development. You’ll be part of a school with strong leadership from a dynamic Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, ensuring every Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant is valued and supported.
Apply today to begin your journey as a Graduate Speech & Communication Teaching Assistant in Sheffield this September.
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