Speech & Language Therapy Teaching Assistant

Phoenix School, London, E3 2AD

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Permanent | Term-Time Only | 35 Hours Per Week 8:45am – 3.30pm (including one evening until 5pm & one evening until 4pm)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC Scale 4 Point 7-10 £33,036- £34,488 Pro rata (Actual Salary Starting from £28,543 to £29,798)
• Pay scale: NJC Scale 4 Point 7-10

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint Speech & Language Therapy Teaching Assistants who will work within a class team and will have a key role in the implementation of Speech and Language programmes in the classroom. Split over three main sites with additional Satellite provisions, Phoenix supports young people aged between 3 and 19. We are an award-winning and “Outstanding” school (Ofsted, April 2024) accredited through the National Autistic Society and praised for our creative approaches. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people.

The Role

• Plan and run communication activities for individuals and small groups with support from class teacher/SaLT
• Where necessary run a specific communication programme devised by the SaLT
• Work with the class teacher to plan and prepare appropriate visuals and resources for lessons and for specific communication groups.
• Work with the class teacher to plan and prepare transition packs including timetables, I am working for and motivators to support pupils in transitions around the school and offsite
• Advocate for the communication needs of the students in your class
• Record interventions run within the classroom
• Develop and prepare visual materials for therapy and classroom sessions.
• Work under supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist and a class teacher.
• Provide effective support to less experienced colleagues, modelling good practice.
• Keep written records of pupil observations.
• Assist in provision of training to staff and colleagues.
• Carry out general Teaching Assistant responsibilities.

What the school offers its staff

Our offer

The school will provide extensive in house and external training, to help further develop your skills with the opportunity to obtain further qualifications in Language and Communication. There will be support and supervision from the Speech and Language Therapy Department.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

How to apply

The application form can be found on the school website - www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk and TES

Please return completed application form to: recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk – CVs not accepted

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 20th October 2026

Shortlisting: 23rd October 2026

Interviews: 4th & 5th November 2026

It will not be possible to re-arrange these dates. If you are intending to apply, please ensure you are available to attend for an interview.

If you would like to discuss the post or visit, please contact

Ciara McCone, Head of Speech and Language Team: ciara.mccone@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.​

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SLT TA Advert Sept 2026.pdf - 277 KB (opens in new tab)

SLT TA Job Description Sept 2026.pdf - 155 KB (opens in new tab)

Phoenix Application Form 2026.doc - 191 KB (opens in new tab)

About Phoenix School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 533 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Phoenix School website
• Email address: recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02089804740
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/phoenix-school

Special School for children with Autism

Arranging a visit to Phoenix School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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