Specialist Teaching Assistant in Speech and Language

The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust, Exeter, EX2 7NL

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  23 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week term time 41 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,992 - £28,624
• Pay scale: Grade D

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hours: 35 hours per week, 41 weeks per year

Area: To cover Exeter Trust Schools (some travel to Plymouth also required).

Closing: Monday 23rd June 2025

Interviews: Virtual Interviews across multiple days/times in June/July. Successful candidates invited to face to face interview Thursday 17th July 2025.

Start: Required September 2025 start.

Become part of something new and exciting as a member of our growing team, who last year screened and supported nearly 5,000 children across the Trust.

Join us in putting children at the heart of everything we do - because every voice matters.

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

What the school offers its staff

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.

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!

Commitment to safeguarding

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

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About The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust website
• Email address: hr@tedwraggtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ted-wragg-multi-academy-trust

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