Psychology - Autism, Speech & Language Support Assistant
This Special Educational Needs School in Caterham is for children aged 4-16 with severe learning difficulties (SLD). Most children have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), and an Autism diagnosis.
Are you an outstanding Graduate looking to gain experience before pursuing a career as a SEN Teacher or Speech and Language Therapist? Are you motivated by supporting and helping children to reach their full potential?
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Teachers, and other professionals, delivering interventions to children with speech, language, and communicational needs both in small groups 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.
Job Role and Responsibilities:
1. Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
2. Behaviour and pastoral support
3. Take an active role in forward planning with therapists
4. Build robust and effective relationships with students
5. Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
7. Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
8. Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
9. Ensure safeguarding of students, in line with procedures
10. Personal care support
11. 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: September 2024
Salary: £90 - £110 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only
No previous experience is required. You MUST have the right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship.
Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd if you are interested in the Special Needs Teaching Assistant role.
Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.
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