Job Description

Psychology - Autism, Speech & Language Support Assistant

Autism - Speech and Language - Support - Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Learning Support Assistant - SEN - Caterham

Are you an outstanding Graduate looking to gain experience before maybe 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?

Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting young people with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties?

Apply today! 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.

This school is looking for a passionate and committed Graduate / Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant. You will be supporting a small class of 7-10 students, working in partnership with the school's teaching staff, therapists and support staff to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students' learning, development and language acquisition.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Teachers, and other professionals, and deliver 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 of a Special Needs Teaching Assistant :

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 September 2024
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
85 - 95 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, PAYE, term time only
No previous experience is required
You MUST have 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:
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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 / Graduate / Special Needs Teaching Assistant