Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

Academics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant in Birmingham to support children with severe learning difficulties. This role offers the chance to gain essential experience and career progression opportunities in child psychology or therapy. No experience is required, and training will be provided. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and must be eligible to work in the UK. Pay ranges from £88.94 to £95 per day.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated by supporting and helping others.
• No previous experience required but beneficial.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience.
• Provide behavior and pastoral support.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build robust relationships with students

Caring and compassionate

Practical approach to meet individual needs

Education

Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree

Job description

Overview

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. No previous experience is required. Interviews are now taking place.

School

This school is located in Birmingham with pupils aged 11-19, who require the support of a specialised curriculum to enable them to thrive and reach their full potential.

This Learning Support Assistant role is an excellent opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, expanding your knowledge and skillset. This role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting - career progression routes include SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology routes.

Job Role and Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• 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

Start date and benefits

• Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
• £88.94 - £95 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
• No previous experience is required
• If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree
• You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply

Apply now or contact Mitchell Round at Academics Ltd:

0121 616 7610
[e-mail]

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate