SEN Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Support

Teaching Personnel; Northwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Northwich is seeking a Speech and Language Support Teaching Assistant to aid students facing communication challenges. The role involves providing targeted support, collaborating with therapists, and fostering students' confidence in their communication skills. This temporary position may lead to a permanent role, emphasizing a passion for child development and strong interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Full assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in supporting speech and language needs (desirable).
• A passion for helping children develop their communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group support for children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Work alongside speech and language therapists to implement interventions and strategies.
• Help students engage with the curriculum by developing their communication abilities.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience or qualifications in supporting speech and language needs

Job description

Located in the beautiful town of Northwich, our school is looking for a Speech and Language Support Teaching Assistant to help students develop their communication skills. You’ll work with children who face speech and language challenges, supporting them to improve their confidence and ability to communicate effectively in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support for children with speech, language, and communication needs

• Work alongside speech and language therapists to implement interventions and strategies

• Help students engage with the curriculum by developing their communication abilities

Requirements:

• Experience or qualifications in supporting speech and language needs (desirable)

• A passion for helping children develop their communication skills

• Patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills

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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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