Graduate - Autism Speech Language Support - Special Needs

Academics Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support agency in Farnborough is seeking a Graduate Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant to help children with Severe Learning Difficulties. This role offers training and a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in students' lives. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, providing care, and supporting learning. Successful candidates must be compassionate and ready to work closely with children. Salary ranges from £89-105 per day with term-time hours.

Benefits

Excellent on-site education and training

Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children with SEN.
• No experience required, but a passion for supporting students is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students.
• Provide behavior and pastoral support.
• Take an active role in planning with therapists.
• Ensure safeguarding of students in line with procedures.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build robust and effective relationships

Caring and compassionate

Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups

Job description

Overview

Graduate Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant - Farnborough - Education and Training - Autism - ASD - ASC - Speech and Language - SEN - Special Needs

Are you an outstanding Graduate looking to gain experience before maybe pursuing a career as a SEN Teacher or Speech and Language Therapist? Are you motivated by supporting and helping children to reach their full potential? Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting young people with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties?

This Special Educational Needs School near Farnborough is for children aged 4-16 with severe learning difficulties (SLD). Most children also have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), and an Autism diagnosis.

About the role

This Farnborough-based school is looking for a passionate and committed Graduate Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant. You will be supporting a small class of 7-10 students, working in partnership with the school's teaching staff, therapists and support staff to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students' learning, development and language acquisition.

As a Graduate Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Teachers, and other professionals, and deliver interventions to children with speech, language and communicational needs both in small groups and 1:1. You will make a real difference to the lives of the children, gaining vital experience which will enable you to kick-start your future career.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Take an active role in forward planning with therapists
• 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, in line with procedures
• Personal care support
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

Experience is not required, but candidates should demonstrate an interest in working with children with SEN.

Details

Start date ASAP

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

£89-105 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only

Must be able to travel to Farnborough and surrounding areas

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

Apply

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in the Graduate Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant role:

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Farnborough
Education and training