Speech And Language Therapist​/Teaching assistant

Speech & Language Teaching Assistant / Therapist – SEND School

Location:

DE15, Burton-on-Trent

Start Date:

ASAP

Setting:
Specialist SEND School

Contract:

Temporary / Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs?

Are you confident adapting your communication to support pupils with complex SEND?

Are you resilient, patient and passionate about helping young people find their voice and develop their independence?

Teacher Active is looking for an experienced Speech & Language Teaching Assistant / Speech & Language Support Practitioner to join a specialist SEND school in the DE15 area.

The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, and we are particularly interested in candidates who have experience providing speech, language and communication support.

You could come from a SEND Teaching Assistant, Speech and Language Therapy, SALT Assistant, Communication Support or specialist education background. What is essential is relevant hands-on experience and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who have complex needs.

• Providing targeted speech, language and communication support
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Supporting pupils with speech and language disorders and communication difficulties
• Delivering activities and interventions set by Speech and Language Therapists or other professionals
• Using visual aids, communication tools and alternative communication strategies where appropriate
• Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, communication and social interaction
• Adapting activities to meet individual communication and learning needs
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or become dysregulated
• Recording progress and communicating effectively with teachers and other professionals
• Creating a calm, consistent and supportive environment for pupils

• Have relevant experience supporting speech, language and communication needs
• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Be confident providing individualised communication support
• Be resilient, patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Understand that behaviour can be a form of communication
• Be able to build trusting and professional relationships with pupils
• Be adaptable and comfortable working with a range of complex needs
• Have a genuine passion for helping pupils develop their communication and independence

Experience with SALT programmes, Makaton, PECS, AAC or other communication strategies would be highly desirable.

• Opportunities within a specialist SEND setting
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunities
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market-leading rates of pay
• PAYE payment with no unnecessary admin charges
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Teacher Active is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work