Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Witney is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This full-time role is ideal for recent graduates interested in Speech and Language Therapy. You will support children with additional learning needs, including autism and communication challenges. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and work closely with teachers and therapists. The role enhances personal development in a nurturing environment and encourages alternative communication methods to foster interaction and understanding among students.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Criminology, English or Linguistics is beneficial.
• A passion for supporting others with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and SLCN.
• Assist with developing independence, social skills and communication.
• Support emotional well-being and help pupils navigate emotions.
• Promote alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS, TEACHH).
• Liaise with the class teacher, therapists and support staff.

Skills

Support for children with autism

Communication skills

Collaboration with teachers and therapists

Emotional support

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in English

Degree in 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? If so, then this opportunity is for you!

An inclusive and friendly Special Needs School is 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.

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 development. 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 is 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.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and SLCN
• Assist with developing independence, social skills and communication
• Support emotional well-being and help pupils navigate emotions
• Promote alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS, TEACHH)
• Liaise with the class teacher, therapists and support staff

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Criminology, English or Linguistics is beneficial
• A passion for supporting others with a positive attitude

Details

• Location: Witney
• Salary: 85 - 95 per day
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
• Start: ASAP
• Graduate Opportunity