Teaching Assistant (SALT)

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a Speech and Language Therapy background to support students in Southsea. This full-time role involves working closely with professionals to enhance students' communication skills and confidence, contributing significantly to their academic and social development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to embrace a supportive and professional culture.

Responsibilities

• Support students with speech, language, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with speech and language therapists.
• Help students build confidence and achieve academic goals.

Skills

Communication

Education

GCSE qualifications in English and Maths

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is looking for an ambitious and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) background to work at our client primary school in Southsea.

Your role will be to work with students who need extra support with speech, language, and communication skills.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals, such as speech and language therapists and SENDCo staff, to gain invaluable experience in communication support, intervention techniques, and working with students with a variety of speech and language conditions.

You will play an essential part in the students’ journeys by helping them build confidence, achieve academic goals, and develop social skills that will benefit them both inside and outside the classroom.

Contract Details for the Teaching Assistant role:

• Location – Southsea
• Position – Teaching Assistant (SALT Specialism)
• Contract type – Temporary/Permanent
• Full time/Part time – Full-Time, Monday to Friday
• Minimum rate of pay – £[amount] per hour

Experience, Training, and Qualifications required for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, minimum of a grade 4/C (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills
• Willing to embrace our highly supportive and professional culture
• Interest in entering the teaching profession
• Desire to develop skills through ongoing training and development

Eligibility criteria to apply through Prospero Teaching:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references