Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

The Romero Catholic Academy, Coventry, CV2 2AJ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 25

• Closing date

  7 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,853.00 - £24,839.00 Annually (Actual)

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant job summary

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract Type: Temporary 1 year

Do you have a passion for helping children find their voice?

The Romero Catholic Academy is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Central Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a dynamic and supportive Multi Academy Company (MAC), helping pupils with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) thrive across eight schools.

Your role will include:

• Delivering targeted language interventions under the guidance of qualified therapists
• Supporting inclusive classroom practices and adapting learning materials
• Working one-to-one or with small groups to build communication confidence
• Collaborating with SENCo, teachers, parents, and external specialists
• Monitoring pupil progress and maintaining accurate records
• Helping young people navigate key transitions with tailored communication support

What we’re looking for:
We’re after someone with experience in educational or care settings who understands the impact of communication on learning. Patience, empathy, and a strong team ethic are essential. Familiarity with AAC strategies, Makaton, and phonics is a definite plus.

Why join us?
You’ll be part of a Central Team that supports our 8 schools across Coventry, sharing best practices and receiving professional development in return. You’ll gain hands-on experience while making a profound difference in pupils’ lives.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Ready to support the voices of tomorrow? Apply now and be part of something truly meaningful.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About The Romero Catholic Academy

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-romero-catholic-academy

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