SLCN Teaching Assistant - Empower Speech & Social Growth

Protocol Education Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term opportunities

Training & development

Consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is recruiting an SLCN Teaching Assistant for Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access engaging lessons and build communication skills.

Key duties include implementing speech and language programmes, working with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and parents, and contributing to pupils' confidence and wellbeing. DBS check required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SLCN, SEN, or additional learning needs.
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach is essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to support pupils with communication barriers.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with speech, language, and communication difficulties one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Encourage development of communication and social interaction skills.
• Help implement speech and language programmes recommended by therapists.
• Support pupils' confidence, independence and wellbeing.

Skills

SLCN experience

Patience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Adaptable

Job description

Protocol Education Ltd is recruiting an SLCN Teaching Assistant for Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access engaging lessons and build communication skills.

Key duties include implementing speech and language programmes, working with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and parents, and contributing to pupils' confidence and wellbeing. DBS check required or obtainable.