Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive and friendly Special Needs School in Swindon is seeking an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to join as a Learning Support Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience working with children with additional learning needs, including autism and speech-language challenges. You will collaborate with teachers and therapists to foster communication skills and emotional support among students. This position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in speech therapy or educational psychology while making a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a passion for communication and language acquisition.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and communication needs in a friendly environment.
• Encourage independence and social skills development in students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in English

Degree in Linguistics

Tools

Makaton

PECS

TEACHH

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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 in Swindon are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join them either ASAP or 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
* Swindon
* £80 to £90 per day
* Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30
* ASAP or September Start
* Graduate Opportunity!

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

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