Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Woking is seeking an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to work as a Learning Support Assistant. The role involves supporting children with complex learning needs while fostering their social skills and confidence. No prior experience is necessary, making it an excellent opportunity for passionate individuals. The school offers a nurturing environment and opportunities for professional development. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with daily rates between £90-£105.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Willingness to assist in planning and preparing resources for activities.
• Ability to build relationships and support children with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning needs in a school.
• Plan activities suited to pupil abilities.
• Attend meetings and training while ensuring student safeguarding.

Skills

Resource preparation

Planning learning activities

Working with students individually

Knowledge development

Encouraging social skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Behaviour support

Completing CPD

Safeguarding

Commuting to Woking

Job description

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Woking

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 Woking. No previous experience is required.

The School

This school is near Woking, 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 diagnoses 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 Woking

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
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• 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), Woking

£90-£105 per day

Apply now or contact Sam Price at Academics Ltd :

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