Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist. Job in Guildford Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in Guildford is seeking an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to work as a Learning Support Assistant. The role involves supporting children with complex learning needs in a school environment. Candidates should be passionate about helping children reach their full potential, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage in various teaching activities. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, offering £90-105 per day. On-site training and excellent facilities are provided.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Good listener and able to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resources for teaching and learning activities.
• Plan learning activities to suit pupil abilities with teacher support.
• Support students' individual needs and provide behaviour support.

Skills

Resource preparation for teaching

Planning learning activities

1:1 and small group work

Knowledge for delivering support

Encouraging social skills development

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour and pastoral support

Participation in staff meetings

Job description

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Guildford

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 Guildford. No previous experience is required.

The School:

This school is near Guildford, 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 CPDEnsure safeguarding of students
• Able to commute to Guildford

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), Guildford
90- 105 per day

Apply now or contact Sam Price at Academics Ltd:

(phone number removed)
(url removed)

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