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

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

Job summary

A friendly Special Needs School in Oxford seeks a full-time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to start in September. This role is perfect for graduates aspiring to become Speech and Language Therapists, providing crucial hands-on experience with children who have additional learning needs. Candidates should possess a degree in relevant fields and be enthusiastic about supporting the development of communication and social skills in students.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience in communication methods like Makaton and PECS is beneficial.
• Desire to develop skills in special education and therapy.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, SLCN, and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists for student development.
• Encourage independent and social skills in students.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in English

Degree in Linguistics

Tools

Makaton

PECS

TEACHH

Job description

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?

If so, then this opportunity is for you!

An inclusive and friendly Special Needs School are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join them full-time in September. 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.

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.

As a Graduate, this LSA role will provide you with the experience and understanding required to become a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Educational Psychologist in the future. You will gain an insight into the approach used by multi-therapy teams, and how to increase language acquisition in children.

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.

• Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist
• Learning Support Assistant
• Oxford
• 85 to 95 per day
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
• September Start
• Graduate Opportunity!

Are you an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist? If yes, apply now!

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