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Speech Therapy Assistant

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Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Speech Therapy Assistant position in Godalming involves working with children and young people requiring additional care and support in a special needs school.
  • Candidates are expected to assist children with learning and social skills and maintain individual student records while participating in team meetings.
  • The role offers a daily rate of £85 to £90 for a 5-day week with flexible working hours and both full-time and part-time contracts available.
  • Applicants should have experience working with children, preferably in special education settings, although specific years of experience are not stated.
  • The school provides excellent training and support for career progression, with roles starting in September 2024 or later depending on availability.

Speech Therapy Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Godalming

Would you like to work with children and young people who need additional care and support?

The School: Speech Therapy Assistant - Godalming - Education and Training

The school is based in Godalming and provides a safe learning environment for primary aged children with severe and complex learning, social and communication difficulties, which may include physical disability. The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of a young person's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The team works closely with therapists to ensure the physical and emotional support of the children. The school has excellent facilities and on-site equipment including a therapy pool, sensory rooms and uses I-Gaze technology, and there is excellent on-site training and support, helping with progression to become senior support assistants, teachers, therapy assistants etc.

What is involved: Speech Therapy Assistant - Godalming - Education and Training

  • Providing assistance and support for children before, during and after lessons
  • Assisting children to understand and participate in tasks in an appropriate way
  • Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills
  • Ensuring individual student records are maintained
  • Helping to build confidence and motivation
  • Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
  • Working with managers and employees to support the developing culture of the organisation
  • Following regulations pertaining to safeguarding
  • Where required, supporting individual needs including assisting with a wide range of medical and occasionally personal care tasks as necessary and providing physical support where needed (training will be provided in giving medical care and support)

Summary: Speech Therapy Assistant - Godalming - Education and Training

  • Speech Therapy Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Care
  • £85 to £90 daily rate (5-day week - 5 hours per week)
  • Temp -to-perm contracts
  • Special needs school (Autism, challenging behaviour, personal care)
  • Full time and part time roles, flexible working hours and short and long term contracts
  • September 24 starts or later in the year depending on your availability
  • Apply via this advert or call Toby Snow on for more details.

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