Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist | SEN & SpLD Focus | UCL & SOAS Graduate
Lottie is a highly motivated and academically accomplished aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, ready to bring her compassion and commitment to a school setting this September. With a First-Class degree in German from UCL and a current MA in Linguistics at SOAS, she blends academic excellence with a natural warmth and drive to support children facing communication challenges. Lottie is particularly drawn to roles working with pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and specific learning difficulties (SpLD), and she is eager to build meaningful experience in an inclusive, child-focused school environment.
She has already made a tangible impact through her voluntary work with children with disabilities and her coordination role at Conversation Over Borders, where she supports refugee learners through language-focused engagement. Her experience shadowing a Speech and Language Therapist in a primary setting has deepened her commitment to this path and honed her understanding of intervention-based support. Calm, empathetic, and resourceful, Lottie is ready to contribute to a nurturing team where every child’s voice is valued.
Education & Qualifications
- MA Linguistics: School of Oriential and African Studies (SOAS)
- BA (Hons) German: University College London (UCL) - First Class
- A Levels: Biology (A), French Pre-U (D2), German Pre-U (D2)
- GCSEs: 10 Graded 9-7 including English, Maths and Science
- CPD: CELTA, ITTC - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Experience Summary
Lottie brings a thoughtful and proactive approach to working with children and young people, grounded in experience across voluntary, educational, and pastoral contexts. Her ability to adapt to individual needs and foster positive communication makes her ideally suited to SEN and SpLD support roles.
- Delivered tailored English language support to asylum seekers and refugees, promoting confidence and inclusive communication in her role as Volunteer Teacher and Assistant Coordinator at Conversation Over Borders.
- Shadowed a Speech and Language Therapist in a primary school, gaining insight into structured, child-centred intervention strategies.
- Supported interactive French language learning for primary pupils as a Volunteer TA, focusing on pronunciation and self-expression in small groups.
- Built trusting, playful relationships with children with disabilities during after-school activities, using visual and verbal strategies to aid communication.
- Demonstrated adaptability and professionalism in varied work environments, including hospitality, fundraising, and administrative support.
Key Strengths
- Deep commitment to supporting children with SLCN and SpLD
- Academic foundation in linguistics and language acquisition
- Empathetic and patient communicator, skilled at building rapport
- Experienced in one-to-one and small group learning support
- Reliable, thoughtful, and proactive team player