Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading Special Needs School in Oxford is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to support children with communication challenges. This role offers recent graduates a valuable opportunity to gain experience in the education sector while preparing for careers as Speech and Language Therapists or Educational Psychologists. Responsibilities include working closely with students to facilitate their emotional and social development and using specialist communication methods like Makaton and PECS.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a relevant degree are preferred.
• Candidates should be bubbly, friendly, and supportive.
• Experience with SLCN and additional needs is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism and SLCN in a classroom setting.
• Assist in developing students' independence and communication skills.
• Liaise with teachers and therapists to enhance learning.

Skills

Communication

Emotional Support

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in English

Degree in 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 in September. 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 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
• Oxford
• 85 to 95 per day
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
• September Start
• Graduate Opportunity!

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

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