Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading education consultancy seeks an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist in Virginia Water to support children with complex learning needs. The role involves working closely with specialist teams and developing effective relationships with students. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, be passionate about helping children, and be able to manage classroom behaviour. This position requires a commitment of 5 days a week, offering competitive pay between £90-£105 per day.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities.
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Able to encourage the development of social skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex learning needs.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work 1:1

Planning learning activities

Behavioural support

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.

As an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist/Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with specialist teams, enabling you to expand your knowledge and skillset which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Speech and Language Therapist. Such teams include: Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Nursing Teams.

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:

01483 366 435
[e-mail]

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.