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Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6BZ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A specialist school in Melksham is seeking a graduate to join their team as a Learning Support Assistant for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists.
  • The role involves supporting primary and secondary age pupils with Autism, speech and language difficulties, and complex communication needs.
  • Key responsibilities include using specialist communication tools like Makaton and PECS, and helping students build confidence in their communication skills.
  • The position offers a salary of £85 to £95 per day and is ideal for those looking to gain experience in the field.
  • Candidates should be empathetic, patient, and passionate about special educational needs, with no specific years of experience required.

Are you dreaming of a career in Speech and Language Therapy? Are you looking to kick-start your experience by gaining experience supporting children with communication challenges?

If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

A specialist school in Melksham is seeking a graduate to join their team as a Learning Support Assistant. You will help support primary and secondary age pupils with Autism, speech and language difficulties, and complex communication needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to develop essential skills in an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support children with their learning, tailoring your approach to meet their communication needs.
  • Help pupils build confidence in their speech, language and social interactions.
  • Use specialist communication tools, such as Makaton and PECS.
  • Help develop independence, preparing students for life beyond school.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff to create a positive learning environment.
  • Monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating achievements.

This role is a brilliant stepping-stone if you are pursuing a career in Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology or SEN Support. You will gain first-hand experience supporting children with communication needs, and gain practical skills in Makaton, PECS and TEACHH.

  • Melksham
  • ASAP Start
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
  • £85 to £95 per day
  • Graduate Platform!

If you are empathetic, patient and passionate about special educational needs, then apply today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.