Speech And Language Therapist / Teaching assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading rates of pay

PAYE payment with no admin charges

Referral Scheme – up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Speech & Language Teaching Assistant / Speech & Language Support Practitioner to join a specialist SEND school in the DE15 area. The role focuses on targeted SLT support, both 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils develop communication and independence.

Experience with SALT programmes, Makaton, PECS or AAC is highly desirable; flexibility and resilience are essential for working with pupils with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting speech, language and communication needs in pupils.
• Experience with children/young people with SEND.
• Ability to deliver individualised communication support.
• Resilience and calmness in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted speech, language and communication support.
• Working with pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Supporting pupils with speech and language disorders and communication difficulties.
• Delivering activities set by therapists or other professionals.
• Using visual aids and alternative communication strategies.
• Encouraging pupils to build confidence and social interaction.
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Recording progress and communicating with teachers and professionals.
• Creating a calm, supportive environment for pupils.

Skills

Speech & language support

SEND experience

1:1 & small group delivery

Relationship building

Tools

Makaton

PECS

AAC

Job description

Speech & Language Teaching Assistant / Therapist – SEND School

Location: DE15, Burton-on-Trent

Start Date: ASAP

Setting: Specialist SEND School

Contract: Temporary / Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs?

Are you confident adapting your communication to support pupils with complex SEND?

Are you resilient, patient and passionate about helping young people find their voice and develop their independence?

TeacherActive is looking for an experienced Speech & Language Teaching Assistant / Speech & Language Support Practitioner to join a specialist SEND school in the DE15 area.

The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, and we are particularly interested in candidates who have experience providing speech, language and communication support.

You could come from a SEND Teaching Assistant, Speech and Language Therapy, SALT Assistant, Communication Support or specialist education background. What is essential is relevant hands-on experience and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who have complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing targeted speech, language and communication support
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Supporting pupils with speech and language disorders and communication difficulties
• Delivering activities and interventions set by Speech and Language Therapists or other professionals
• Using visual aids, communication tools and alternative communication strategies where appropriate
• Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, communication and social interaction
• Adapting activities to meet individual communication and learning needs
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or become dysregulated
• Recording progress and communicating effectively with teachers and other professionals
• Creating a calm, consistent and supportive environment for pupils

The Successful Applicant Will

• Have relevant experience supporting speech, language and communication needs
• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Be confident providing individualised communication support
• Be resilient, patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Understand that behaviour can be a form of communication
• Be able to build trusting and professional relationships with pupils
• Be adaptable and comfortable working with a range of complex needs
• Have a genuine passion for helping pupils develop their communication and independence

Experience with SALT programmes, Makaton, PECS, AAC or other communication strategies would be highly desirable.

Working with TeacherActive

• Opportunities within a specialist SEND setting
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunities
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market-leading rates of pay
• PAYE payment with no unnecessary admin charges
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work