Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to support children with Autism and other special needs. This role involves assisting students in a renowned SEN school, helping them develop social skills and confidence while providing necessary personal care. The school offers excellent facilities, including sensory rooms and a therapy pool, along with comprehensive training for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

On-site Training

Support for Career Progression

Temp-to-Perm Contracts

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with special needs is essential.
• Training will be provided for medical care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist children before, during, and after lessons.
• Encourage social skills and build confidence in students.
• Support individual needs, including personal care tasks.

Skills

Speech and Language Support

Assisting with Personal Care

Social Skills Development

Medical Care Support

Education

Relevant Degree in Education or Therapy

Training in Special Needs Education

Tools

I-Gaze Technology

Therapy Pool

Sensory Rooms

Job description

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Autism - Woking - Education and Training

Company: Academics - Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Woking

Job Type: Long term agency contract: £85-100 per day

Sector: Education and Training

The School: This school is known to be one of the best SEN schools in Surrey. They provide a safe learning environment for children with complex learning, social, and communication difficulties, which may include physical disabilities. The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech, and language therapies where these are part of a young person's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The team works closely with therapists to ensure the physical and emotional support of the children. The school has excellent facilities and on-site equipment including a therapy pool, sensory rooms, and I-Gaze technology, and there is excellent on-site training and support, helping with progression to become senior support assistants, teachers, therapy assistants, etc.

Summary: Children have various special needs including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, and Physical Disabilities where some children will be non-verbal or require a degree of personal care.

What is involved:

• Providing assistance and support for children before, during, and after lessons
• Assisting children to understand and participate in tasks in an appropriate way
• Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills
• Ensuring individual student records are maintained
• Helping to build confidence and motivation
• Where required, supporting individual needs including assisting with a wide range of medical and occasionally personal care tasks as necessary and providing physical support where needed (training will be provided in giving medical care and support)

Summary:

• Speech and Language - Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Care
• £85 to £100 daily rate (9am-3.30pm: 5-day week)
• Temp-to-perm contracts
• Special needs school - Autism, challenging behaviour, personal care
• Full-time and part-time roles, flexible working hours, and short and long-term contracts
• March 25 starts - 1 year contract
• Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason for more details.