Speech & Language Therapy Teaching Assistant

Phoenix School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix School in London is seeking Speech & Language Therapy Teaching Assistants to join the class team and support the implementation of Speech and Language programmes in the classroom.

The role involves planning and running communication activities, developing visuals, and working under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist and a class teacher to promote effective learning for pupils aged 3–19.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run communication activities for individuals and small groups with support from classteacher/SaLT
• Where necessary run a specific communication programme devised by the SaLT
• Work with the class teacher to plan and prepare appropriate visuals and resources for lessons and for specific communication groups.
• Work with the class teacher to plan and prepare transition packs including timetables, I am working forand motivators to support pupils in transitions around the school and offsite
• Advocate for the communication needs of the students in your class
• Record interventions run within the classroom
• Develop and prepare visual materials for therapy and classroom sessions.
• Work under supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist and a class teacher.
• Provide effective support to less experienced colleagues, modelling good practice.
• Keep written records of pupil observations.
• Assist in provision of training to staff and colleagues.
• Carry out general Teaching Assistant responsibilities.

Job description

We are looking to appoint Speech & Language Therapy Teaching Assistants who will work within a class teamand will have a key role in the implementation of Speech and Language programmes in the classroom.Split over three main sites with additional Satellite provisions, Phoenix supports young people aged between3 and 19. We are an award-winning and “Outstanding” school (Ofsted, April 2024) accredited through theNational Autistic Society and praised for our creative approaches. We are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of our young people.

The Role

• Plan and run communication activities for individuals and small groups with support from classteacher/SaLT
• Where necessary run a specific communication programme devised by the SaLT
• Work with the class teacher to plan and prepare appropriate visuals and resources for lessons and forspecific communication groups.
• Work with the class teacher to plan and prepare transition packs including timetables, I am working forand motivators to support pupils in transitions around the school and offsite
• Advocate for the communication needs of the students in your class
• Record interventions run within the classroom
• Develop and prepare visual materials for therapy and classroom sessions.
• Work under supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist and a class teacher.
• Provide effective support to less experienced colleagues, modelling good practice.
• Keep written records of pupil observations.
• Assist in provision of training to staff and colleagues.
• Carry out general Teaching Assistant responsibilities.