Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Witney is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to assist children with diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will be a bubbly graduate interested in supporting students, particularly in overcoming communication barriers. Responsibilities include aiding in the development of students' independence and social skills. This position offers a chance to gain valuable experience for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists, with a daily rate of £85-£95.

Qualifications

• Bubbly and friendly graduate with a passion for supporting others.
• Strong communication skills to engage and support students.
• Ability to learn and use specialist communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs including autism.
• Develop the independence, social skills, and communication of students.
• Help students navigate their feelings and emotions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, English or Linguistics

Job description

Overview

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?

An inclusive and friendly Special Needs School are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join them full-time starting as soon as next week. 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements/Qualifications

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.

Role Details

• Location: Witney
• Salary: £85 - £95 per day
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
• Start: ASAP
• Opportunities: Graduate Opportunity for Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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