Calling Speech and Language Therapy Graduates

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support company is seeking enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy graduates for Learning Support Assistant roles in schools across the Newcastle area. This full-time, term-time only position involves providing support to children with communication needs. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or final-year students with a passion for helping children develop their communication skills. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for professional development

Hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or final-year students in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Passion for supporting children with speech and language needs.
• Any prior experience working with children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to children.
• Assist teachers and SEN staff in delivering learning activities.
• Help children develop confidence and communication skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Supportive approach

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

Graduate roles

Speech and Language Therapy Graduates – Learning Support Roles in Schools

Are you a Speech and Language Therapy graduate looking to gain valuable experience in schools? Do you want to support children with communication needs in a learning support role?

Protocol Education is looking for enthusiastic graduates to work as Learning Support Assistants in schools across Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas. This full-time, term-time only role is ideal for those wanting to develop hands-on experience supporting children with speech, language, and communication difficulties in an educational setting.

The Role:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to children with communication needs
• Assisting teachers and SEN staff in delivering tailored learning activities
• Helping children develop confidence, communication skills, and independence
• Working closely with speech and language therapists, teachers, and SENCOs

What We Offer:

• Full-time, term-time only positions in school settings
• Hands-on experience in a learning support role
• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development
• A chance to work closely with educational and therapy professionals

Who We're Looking For:

• Recent Speech and Language Therapy graduates or final-year students
• Individuals passionate about supporting children with speech and language needs
• Strong communicators with a patient and positive approach
• Any previous experience (voluntary or paid) working with children is beneficial

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and gain invaluable experience in schools, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today! Contact Protocol Education for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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