SCLN Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national education recruitment agency is looking for a caring and enthusiastic SCLN Support Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Oldham. The role involves providing one-on-one support to pupils with speech and communication needs, facilitating their learning and social interaction. Ideal candidates will demonstrate patience and empathy, have experience working with children, and possess excellent communication skills. This is a temporary position with potential for permanence in the future.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Full assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children with speech, language and communication needs is desirable.
• A calm communication style and excellent listening skills are essential.
• Patience and empathy are crucial for supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 support for pupils with communication needs.
• Deliver speech and language programs under guidance.
• Encourage confidence in communication and social interaction.

Skills

Experience working with children with SCLN or additional needs

Clear communication style

Excellent listening skills

Patience

Empathy

Child-centered approach

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in speech and language support

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic SCLN Support Teaching Assistant on behalf of a primary school in the OL1 area. The successful candidate will support pupils with speech, communication and language needs, helping them to access learning, develop communication skills and build confidence in a nurturing school environment.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for supporting children’s communication development and removing barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with speech, language and communication needs
• Deliver speech and language programmes under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO
• Support pupils to develop expressive and receptive language skills
• Use visual supports, communication aids and structured interventions
• Encourage confidence in communication and positive social interaction
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO, speech and language therapists and parents
• Monitor, record and report pupil progress

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SCLN or additional needs (desirable)
• A clear, calm communication style and excellent listening skills
• Patience, empathy and a child-centred approach
• An understanding of inclusive classroom practice
• Relevant qualifications or training in speech and language support (desirable but not essential)

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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.
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