Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Sense Education Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

We have an exciting position for a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to work in a school assisting pupils in Leeds. The role is to join a school in September and assist pupils who are developing speech and language skills. Some pupils may also have Autism and learning disabilities. We are looking for a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant who can work long term and full time; however, we will also consider part-time applicants.

The ideal Speech and Language Teaching Assistant will be a passionate graduate who has previous experience supporting children or adults with SEN.

As the successful applicant, you will be working with pupils who have challenges communicating using speech sounds. You will be given guidance from the Teacher and Speech therapist. You will be expected to use PECs and Makaton as alternative communication techniques. Alongside the staff, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people. You will be expected to work as a team with the other TA’s to provide a nurturing and safe learning environment.

Attributes required for the role:

• Experience with Speech and Language.
• Knowledge of PECS and Makaton is a bonus.
• Dedicated and passionate about working with SEN.
• Great communicator and team player.
• Kind and caring approach.

Benefits working for us:

• You will receive dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants.
• Continual professional development through online training and school in-house training.
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience.
• Potential for other opportunities and career development.

Everyone who works for us is required to complete Safeguarding Training. If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV and we will be in touch.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.