Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a dedicated Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to work in a school in Virginia Water. This role involves supporting children with complex learning needs and associated challenging behaviors. Responsibilities include working 1:1 with students, encouraging social skills, and participating in staff development. No previous experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for passionate individuals eager to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities.
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex learning needs.
• Encourage the development of students' individual needs.
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD.

Skills

Resource preparation for teaching

Planning learning activities

Working 1:1 with students

Encouraging social skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Virginia Water

We are looking for a dedicated and Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to work as a Learning Support Assistant, to support children with complex learning needs and associated challenging behaviours within a school in Virginia Water. No previous experience is required.

The School:

This school is near Virginia Water, and provides a safe learning environment for children with complex and severe learning needs. The students are 2-19 years old and often have multiple diagnosis so their needs can be quite severe. The school provides therapies including: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Music, Speech and Language Therapies. Each team works closely with children to ensure their physical and emotional needs are met. The school has excellent facilities and on-site equipment including a therapy pool, sensory rooms and uses I‑Gaze technology, and there is excellent on-site training, support and CPD.

Professional Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
• Ability to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Able to commute to Virginia Water

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, 5 days a week (Mon-Fri), Virginia Water
90- 105 per day

Apply now or contact Sam Price at Academics Ltd:
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