Graduate Learning Support Assistant Aspiring Speech and Language Therapists

Have you considered a future in Speech and Language Therapy? Are you interested in communication and language acquisition? Are you a recent graduate looking to gain experience supporting children with additional learning needs?

If so, then this opportunity is for you!

An inclusive and friendly specialist school is looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join them full‑time either immediately or in September. As an LSA you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and associated challenging behaviours. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to gain experience supporting children to overcome communication barriers.

• Work closely with a small class of eight students, liaising with the class teacher, therapists and support staff to help all students flourish.

• Play an instrumental role in developing the independence, social skills and communication of students, as well as their physical and creative development.

• Ensure all pupils are supported emotionally and help them navigate their own feelings and emotions.

• Encourage different ways to communicate and teach specialist communication methods such as Makaton, PECS and TEACHH.

• Graduate with a degree in Psychology, Criminology, English or Linguistics is beneficial.

• Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Educational Psychologist.

• A positive attitude, dedication and a passion for supporting others are essential.

• Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist
• Learning Support Assistant
• Devizes
• 90 - 100 per day, PAYE
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
• Immediate or September Start
• Graduate Opportunity!

Are you an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist? If yes, apply now!