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Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant - Caterham - Education and Training - Learning Support Assistant - SEN
Are you 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! We are looking for an Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant to work at this Special Educational Needs School in Caterham, supporting children aged 4-16 with moderate to severe learning difficulties. Most children have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), and an Autism diagnosis.
This school in Caterham is looking for a passionate and committed Autism, Speech and Language Support 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 an Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside 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 Autism, Speech and Language Support 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 education and training - CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students**£80-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only**Must be able to travel to Caterham**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 role:
Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.
Autism, Speech & Language Support Assistant - Education and Training - Caterham
