Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Sense Education

Sense Education Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting pupils in developing their speech and language skills, particularly those with Autism and learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will be a passionate graduate with experience in special educational needs (SEN) and a commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those eager to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultants

Continual professional development

Competitive pay rates

Career development opportunities

Support with Safeguarding Training

Qualifications

• Passionate graduate with experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• Ability to work with pupils developing speech and language skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with speech and language challenges under guidance.
• Work as a team to provide a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Speech and Language Support

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Experience with SEN

Knowledge of PECS

Knowledge of Makaton

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

We have an exciting Speech and Language Teaching Assistant position to work in a school assisting pupils with Speech and Language. The role is to join a school ASAP and assist pupils who are developing speech and language skills. Some pupils may also have Autism and learning disabilities. We are looking for a 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 also 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 TAs 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. When you become part of the Sense team we are here to support you with your career. If you are interested in this position then 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. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis.

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