Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment company in Camberley seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. No experience is necessary, and comprehensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates will be caring, motivated, and ready to work closely with students in a specialized school environment. The position offers competitive daily rates and the opportunity for career progression into roles such as SEN Teacher or Speech and Language Therapist.

Benefits

On-site training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing learning experiences.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Build effective relationships with students.
• Meet the individual needs of students.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caring and compassionate attitude

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist

Surrey - Camberley - Education - Special Needs - SEN - Speech and Language Therapy - Learning Support Assistant

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.

The School:

This school is located in Camberley and is for up to 150 children aged 11-19, who require the support of a specialised curriculum to enable them to thrive and reach their full potential. This school has a Therapy Department, consisting of Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.

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
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

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
89 to 105 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

Academics has been appointed to recruit for the above role, and is one of the leading education recruitment companies within the UK with over 160 staff and 22 offices. Across the South East, we have the largest and most experienced team with over 30 staff across Surrey, Sussex and Kent supporting over 200 schools across the county on a weekly basis.

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:
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