Speech and Language Therapist

Prospero Teaching; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Specialist to join a supportive education team in Dudley. You will work with pupils aged 5-16 with EHCPs and a range of communication and learning needs.

You will provide targeted support to develop communication skills, confidence and independence, alongside teachers, SEN staff and speech and language professionals. The role requires patience, resilience and the ability to build trusting relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech and language needs.
• Familiar with EHCPs and individualised learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs, helping them develop communication skills, confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEN staff, speech and language professionals and other specialists to ensure consistent support.
• Support pupils with pre-verbal or non-speaking needs and those with selective mutism as part of EHCP outcomes.

Skills

Speech and language support

Patience and empathy

Job description

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Specialist Dudley

Location: Dudley

Working Pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week

Age Range: 5-16 years

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Specialist to join a supportive educational team in Dudley.

The successful candidate will work closely with children and young people aged 5-16 who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and a range of additional communication and learning needs.

The Role

You will provide targeted support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs, helping them to develop their communication skills, confidence and independence within the school environment.

You will work with children who may be:

• Pre-verbal or non-speaking
• Experiencing selective mutism
• Presenting with speech and language difficulties
• Working towards individual EHCP outcomes
• Requiring personalised communication strategies and additional support

You will work alongside teachers, SEN staff, speech and language professionals and other specialists to ensure pupils receive consistent and appropriate support.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs
• Confident working with children aged 5-16
• Understanding and patient when supporting pre-verbal and non-speaking children
• Knowledgeable about selective mutism or willing to develop their understanding
• Familiar with EHCPs and individualised learning plans
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children
• Calm, compassionate