Job Description

Speech & Language Support Assistant | Southwark | September

Are you interested in supporting children with communication needs within a specialist education environment? This Speech & Language Support Assistant opportunity in Southwark offers the chance to work alongside teachers and specialist professionals supporting pupils to develop communication, confidence and independence.

This Speech & Language Support Assistant role is ideal for graduates interested in Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, SEND or education. The successful Speech & Language Support Assistant will support pupils who require additional help with communication, interaction and accessing learning.

Working closely with teaching staff and wider professionals, you will help implement strategies that support pupils’ development and improve their ability to engage within the classroom.

Southwark | Full Academic Year Contract | £500–£550 per week

What the school can offer a Speech & Language Support Assistant:

• Experience supporting pupils with communication needs


• Exposure to specialist SEND strategies


• Opportunity to work alongside education professionals


• Development of communication support skills


• Experience supporting individual and small-group interventions


• Valuable preparation for careers in therapy, psychology or education

The successful Speech & Language Support Assistant will:

• Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree


• Have an interest in communication and child development


• Be patient, caring and adaptable


• Build strong relationships with pupils


• Be committed to inclusive education

If you are looking for a Speech & Language Support Assistant role where you can gain specialist experience and make a meaningful difference, this is an excellent Southwark opportunity from September 2026.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this ‘Speech & Language Support Assistant’ role, in Southwark. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Speech & Language Support Assistant role.

Speech & Language Support Assistant | Southwark | September