ASPIRING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST – LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Hounslow | SEN School Experience | Education & Training
THE ESSENTIALS
Pay £108 per day
Start Dates September 7th and 14th, 2026
Hours Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM (Term Time Only)
Location Hounslow (excellent transport links + on-site parking)
Contract Term Time Only – Long-term role
ASPIRING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST? THIS IS YOUR CLINICAL CLASSROOM.
If you are a Linguistics, Psychology, or Speech and Language Therapy graduate looking to build real-world experience before your MSc or NHS placement, this role offers something unique.
You will be working with children who have speech and language challenges, global developmental delay, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and complex communication needs—gaining hands-on exposure to the very challenges you will treat as a qualified speech and language therapist.
This specialist provision in Hounslow supports children and young people with non-verbal communication needs, SLCN, and PMLD, offering an exceptional opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a real-world educational setting.
Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Hounslow – Education and Training – Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Hounslow
WHY THIS ROLE IS THE PERFECT LAUNCHPAD FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
- Understand Communication in All Its Forms – Learn to recognise and interpret alternative communication—from gestures and facial expressions to behaviour and vocalisations—building foundational skills for assessing children with complex needs.
- Support Functional Communication – Work alongside SLTs to implement programmes using Makaton, PECS, and AAC devices, giving you a significant advantage for future placements.
- Understand the Link Between Communication and Behaviour – Learn to identify communication breakdowns and support children to express themselves, reducing frustration and challenging behaviour.
- Develop Clinical Observation Skills – Assess receptive/expressive language, attention, and social communication in real-world settings, seeing how sensory and environmental factors impact communication.
- Build Therapeutic Rapport – Learn to build trust through consistency, active listening, and patience with non-verbal children.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This specialist provision in Hounslow supports young people with:
- Speech and language difficulties (SLCN)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
- Non-verbal communication needs
- Global developmental delay
- Physical disabilities and mobility challenges
- Complex health needs and sensory processing differences
- Social communication difficulties
Your role: support students to access education, build communication confidence, and develop functional language and social skills for daily life.
Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Hounslow – Education and Training – Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Hounslow
IDEAL FOR THOSE ASPIRING TO BECOME:
- Speech and Language Therapists (Paediatric or Dysphagia)
- Occupational Therapists
- Educational or Clinical Psychologists
- SEN Professionals
- Mental Health Practitioners
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with communication activities
- Implementing communication programmes under guidance of qualified SLTs
- Using Makaton, PECS, and AAC devices with non-verbal students
- Building vocabulary, sentence structure, and social communication skills
- Encouraging engagement in speech and language-led programmes
- Working alongside SLTs, OTs, and SEN staff
- Promoting independence, confidence, and communication wellbeing
- Supporting students with sensory, physical, and PMLD needs
- Assisting with personal care where required
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are a graduate in Speech and Language Therapy, Linguistics, Psychology, Health Sciences, or a related field—or have relevant experience in care, support work, or communication support
- Have a genuine interest in paediatric SLT, communication disorders, non-verbal communication, and neurorehabilitation
- Are patient, empathetic, and adaptable
- Have strong observation and active listening skills
- Understand how communication challenges impact learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
- Are comfortable working with children with PMLD, physical disabilities, and complex health needs
No school-based experience required — attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn matter most.
Full training in Makaton, PECS, safeguarding, and communication support will be provided.
Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Hounslow – Education and Training – Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Hounslow
BENEFITS FOR YOU
- Competitive daily pay – £108 per day
- Fast-track registration and compliance
- Flexible working opportunities
- 5-star rated agency – over 3,000 reviews
- Free Milk Academy access – 1,000+ accredited CPD courses
- FREE wellbeing resources and PSHE materials
- 24/7 consultant support
- Access to Unbottled – lived-experience speakers in schools
- Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
- A nationwide network of schools and trusts
PERFECT FOR GRADUATES IN:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Linguistics
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Youth and Community Work
- Social Sciences
…and ideal for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists, Forensic Psychologists, Youth Justice professionals, and Mental Health practitioners.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Hounslow – Education and Training – Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Hounslow