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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 Surbiton 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, 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 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
