Teaching Assistant (SALT)

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a Speech and Language Therapy background for a primary school in Southsea. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with students needing extra support in their communication skills. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, gaining invaluable experience in intervention techniques. This position not only allows you to make a significant impact on students' confidence and academic success but also emphasizes ongoing training and professional development. If you're passionate about education and eager to help students thrive, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, minimum grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and a supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support students with speech, language, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with speech therapists and SENDCo staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Intervention Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Prospero Teaching are 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.

In this role, 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 - 13.96 per hour

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

• If you have GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, minimum of a grade 4/C (or equivalent)
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Will embrace our highly supportive and professional culture
• You may be interested in entering the teaching profession
• You wish to develop their skills and embrace ongoing training and development

To be eligible as a Teaching Assistant role through Prospero Teaching you must:

• 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

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy then please refer them to us and you could earn 150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.