Part-Time SALT Teaching Assistant — Speech & Language Support

Raunds Park Infant School; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 3,400 - 4,600; Part time

Job summary

Raunds Park Infant School is seeking a part-time SALT Teaching Assistant to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs. The role works under supervision to deliver targeted interventions and promote inclusive learning across the curriculum.

You will assist with articulation, language development and social communication, following plans created by a Speech and Language Therapist or SENCo, and monitor progress with EHCP targets.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with speech, language and communication needs.
• GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Understanding of child language development.
• Knowledge of speech sound development and phonological awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured speech and language programmes designed by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) or SENCo.
• Support pupils individually and in small groups to develop speech clarity, vocabulary, expressive and receptive language, social communication and interaction skills.
• Implement and monitor specific communication targets from EHCPs, IEPs and therapy plans.
• Use specialist strategies such as visual timetables, Now/Next boards, communication boards ETC.
• Model high-quality language, extend pupil vocabulary and scaffold responses to promote language development.
• Support pupils with speech sound difficulties through structured articulation and phonological awareness activities.
• Provide social communication and interaction support, including turn-taking, conversation skills and emotional literacy.

Skills

Experience working with children with?

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Raunds Park Infant School is seeking a part-time SALT Teaching Assistant to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs. The role works under supervision to deliver targeted interventions and promote inclusive learning across the curriculum.

You will assist with articulation, language development and social communication, following plans created by a Speech and Language Therapist or SENCo, and monitor progress with EHCP targets.