Speech, Language and Communication Support Assistant

Aspire People; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Permanent roles

Education experience

Long-term placements

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting graduates to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs across primary and specialist SEND schools in South Manchester and Stockport. This role offers valuable experience for those considering Speech & Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, or SEND education.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups delivering activities, encouraging communication, and helping pupils develop confidence and independence throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or related subject.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Patient, compassionate and enthusiastic approach.
• Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering speech and language activities under the guidance of school staff.
• Encouraging communication and social interaction.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and SLCN.
• Working 1:1 and with small intervention groups.
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Supporting classroom learning throughout the school day.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Patient demeanor

Enthusiastic

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

Have you recently completed a Speech & Language Therapy degree and are looking to gain valuable experience working with children?

Aspire People are working with primary and specialist SEND schools across South Manchester and Stockport to recruit enthusiastic graduates to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs.

This role is ideal for graduates considering a future career in Speech & Language Therapy, Educational Psychology or SEND education.

The Role

• Delivering speech and language activities under the guidance of school staff.
• Encouraging communication and social interaction.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Working 1:1 and with small intervention groups.
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Supporting classroom learning throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or a related subject.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Patient, compassionate and enthusiastic approach.
• Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

Why Aspire People?

• Gain invaluable experience within education.
• Long-term placements with excellent schools.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities to secure permanent school-based roles.

If you're looking to build your career supporting children with communication needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks