Job Description

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Support Assistant - SEN - SALT - ASD - Surrey - May / Sept 2023

Are you an outstanding Graduate looking to gain experience before pursuing a career as a Speech and Language Therapist?

Are you motivated by supporting and helping children to reach their full potential?

Look no further, as we have a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School in Guildford for children with moderate learning difficulties (MLD). Most children have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), and an Autism diagnosis.

This school are looking for a passionate and committed Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to work as a SEN Learning Support Assistant in their school for children aged 4-16. You will be supporting a small class of 7-10 students, working in partnership with the school's teaching staff, therapists and support staff team to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students' learning, development and language acquisition.

As an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a qualified Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), and deliver interventions to children with speech, language and communicational needs both in a small group and 1:1. You will make a real difference to the lives of the children, gaining vital experience which will enable you to kick-start your future career as a Speech and Language Therapist.

Job role and responsibilities of Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist:

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Take an active role in forward planning with therapists
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students, in line with procedures
• Personal care support
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

Experience is not required, but candidates should demonstrate an interest in working with children with SEN.

Start date ASAP / Sept 23, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
£77-£90 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, PAYE, term time only
No previous experience is required
If you have a degree, it's an excellent use of your degree
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if you are an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist:

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist