Speech & Language Support Specialist for Autistic Students

Sidneystringertrust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidney Stringer Academy in Coventry is seeking a Communication & Interaction Practitioner to support pupils with autism and related communication needs, delivering targeted speech and language interventions within a secondary setting.

The role is 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days, 8:30am–4:00pm, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with parents and other professionals to secure positive learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or demonstrable equivalent experience in supporting speech, language, and communication needs.
• Evidence of commitment to continued professional development.
• Proven experience delivering speech, language and communication interventions to students in secondary education.
• Experience working with autistic children and young people within an educational setting.
• Experience collaborating with parents and other professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a dynamic approach to secure positive outcomes for learners.
• A strong commitment to empowering young people and building meaningful connections.

Skills

Speech and language support

Autism awareness

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with parents and other

Education

Relevant qualification in Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Job description

Sidney Stringer Academy in Coventry is seeking a Communication & Interaction Practitioner to support pupils with autism and related communication needs, delivering targeted speech and language interventions within a secondary setting.

The role is 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days, 8:30am–4:00pm, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with parents and other professionals to secure positive learning outcomes.