Psychology - Autism, Speech & Language Support Assistant

Posted 30 October by Academics

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

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?

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Apply today! This Special Educational Needs School near Farnborough 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 ASAP
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**£80-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, 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 Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence 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.

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist / Graduate / Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Required skills

  • "AUTISM" OR "ASD" OR "ASC" OR "SEN" OR "SPECIAL NEEDS" OR "GRADUATE" OR "SCHOOL" OR "LSA" OR "TA" OR "PSYCHOLOGY" OR "CRIMINOLOGY" OR "SUPPORT" OR "IN

Application questions

Are you passionate about supporting children with SEN?
Do you have a relevant degree or qualification?
Are you available to start work ASAP?
Do you have your own transport?
Are you able to travel to Farnborough?

Reference: 53930619

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