Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Access to a staff benefits portal

Regular progression discussions

Job summary

Salfords Primary School and Nursery is recruiting a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to support children across the school, including the Early Years setting. The post centres on leading and coordinating speech, language and communication interventions alongside the SENCo, Inclusion Team and external professionals.

It is term-time only, works 31.5 hours a week, and contributes to developing the school's SEND provision as part of a multi-academy cluster. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Good general education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent.
• Experience as an experienced practitioner.
• Experience of thinking through and implementing strategies to enhance pupil learning.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, including recent training in curriculum or teaching and learning developments

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate speech, language and communication interventions
• Provide targeted support that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Work with the SENCo, Inclusion Team, teaching staff and external professionals
• Support children across the school, including the Early Years setting
• Contribute to the continued development of the school's SEND provision
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school cluster to share expertise

Skills

Inclusive education

Behaviour management

Early Years Foundation Stage

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Salfords Primary School and Nursery is recruiting a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to support children across the school, including the Early Years setting. The post centres on leading and coordinating speech, language and communication interventions alongside the SENCo, Inclusion Team and external professionals. It is term-time only, works 31.5 hours a week, and contributes to developing the school's SEND provision as part of a multi-academy cluster. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead and coordinate speech, language and communication interventions
• Provide targeted support that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Work with the SENCo, Inclusion Team, teaching staff and external professionals
• Support children across the school, including the Early Years setting
• Contribute to the continued development of the school's SEND provision
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school cluster to share expertise

Qualifications

• Good general education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent

Experience

• Experience as an experienced practitioner
• Experience of thinking through and implementing strategies to enhance pupil learning

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of inclusive education
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and related early years legislation

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development, including recent training in curriculum or teaching and learning developments

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Regular progression discussions