Speech and Language Therapist

Academics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Birmingham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help support children with severe learning difficulties and autism. Suitable candidates will assist teachers, provide behavioural support, and mentor students on a 1:1 basis. The role offers excellent on-site training, requires no prior experience, and is ideal for those with a psychology-related degree. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience.
• Offer behavioural and pastoral support.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build robust relationships with students

Caring and compassionate

Practical approach to meeting individual needs

Education

Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree

Job description

Job Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and autism.

Job Role and Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students

Start Date and Salary

Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you.

Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.

£88.94 - £95 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only.

Additional Information

No previous experience is required.

If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree.

You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship.

Apply Now

Apply now or contact Mitchell Round 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.