Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Dudley is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Specialist to join an inclusive school team.

You will support pupils aged 5-16 with speech, language and communication needs, including those who are pre-verbal or experiencing selective mutism, helping them develop communication skills and confidence.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, SEN staff and speech and language professionals to ensure continuous, tailored support.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Confident working with children aged 5–16.
• Familiar with EHCPs and individualised learning plans.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with children who may be pre-verbal or non-speaking, selective mutism, or presenting with speech and language difficulties, and support EHCP outcomes.

Skills

Speech and Language Needs

EHCP Knowledge

Pupil Support

Pre-verbal Support

Selective Mutism

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 516 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 516
• 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