Speech, Language & Communication Intervention Specialist

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Blackpool seeks a Speech, Language & Communication Intervention Specialist. The role involves providing tailored support to children with complex needs including autism and ADHD, and collaborating with teachers and parents. Competitive pay and ongoing professional development are offered, along with the potential for permanent positions.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school environments

Qualifications

• Completed Safeguarding Training.
• A positive attitude towards helping children.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children one-to-one and in groups.
• Lead targeted sessions to develop speech and language skills.
• Monitor student progress and adapt approaches.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with children with complex needs

Tailored support expertise

Education

Recognised Speech, Language or Communication qualification

Job description

Speech, Language & Communication Intervention Specialist – Blackpool

We are looking for a Speech, Language & Communication Intervention Specialist to join our team at Teaching Personnel. You will be working with children with complex needs, including autism, ADHD, and trauma. We have several vacancies throughout Blackpool, and new opportunities arising in coming months. These contracts are a temp-perm basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to children on a one-to-one and small group basis to help them overcome barriers to learning.
• Lead targeted sessions to develop speech and language skills.
• Monitor and record student progress, adapting therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to design and implement strategies that embed speech and language goals within classroom activities and home routines.
• Use strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Requirements:

• Completed Safeguarding Training (we can assist you with this process).
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of the children you support.
• Recognised Speech, Language or Communication qualification.
• An enhanced DBS check (we can assist you with this process if you do not already have one).

What we offer:

• Competitive pay.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
• Supportive school environments.

If you believe you are a fit for this role, please apply today and Levi will be in touch with next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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