Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

Academics; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive Special Needs School in the UK is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with additional learning needs. Ideal for graduates aspiring to become Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, or Educational Psychologists. Responsibilities include assisting with communication skills and emotional support, ensuring pupils thrive in their learning environment. The school offers a friendly atmosphere and a chance to develop essential skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate looking to gain experience in Special Needs support.
• Passion for supporting others and learning communication methods.
• Able to help students navigate emotions and develop independence.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and speech/language needs.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists.
• Encourage different communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.

Skills

Support children with additional learning needs

Assist in communication and language barriers

Positive attitude

Bubbly and friendly personality

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, English or Linguistics

Job description

Have you considered a future in Speech and Language Therapy?

Are you interested in communication and language acquisition?

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain experience supporting children with additional learning needs?

If so, then this opportunity is for you!

An inclusive and friendly Special Needs School are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join them full-time. As an LSA, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and associated challenging behaviours. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to gain experience supporting children to overcome communication barriers.

You will work closely with a small class of 8 students, liaising with the class teacher, therapists and support staff to help all students flourish. You will play an instrumental role in developing the independence, social skills and communication of students, as well as their physical and creative developmental. You will ensure all pupils are supported emotionally, and help them navigate their own feelings and emotions. You will also help encourage different ways to communicate, and learn specialist communication methods, such as Makaton, PECS, AAC and TEACHH.

As a Graduate, this LSA role will provide you with the experience and understanding required to become a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Educational Psychologist in the future. You will gain an insight into the approach used by multi-therapy teams, and how to increase language acquisition in children.

The school are looking for a bubbly and friendly Graduate with a passion for supporting others, and a positive attitude. A degree in Psychology, Criminology, English or Linguistics would be beneficial.

• Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist
• Learning Support Assistant
• Calne
• £85 to £95 per day
• Monday to Friday, 08 : 30 – 15 : 30
• ASAP Start
• Graduate Opportunity!

Are you an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist? If yes, apply now!

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