Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist | Lewisham

Are you a graduate or aspiring  Speech & Language Therapist  looking to gain relevant experience working with children before pursuing further training? This opportunity in Lewisham provides the chance to work closely with pupils who require additional support with their speech, language and communication.

Working as an  Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist , you will support pupils individually and in small groups, helping develop communication, listening, vocabulary and interaction skills. You will work alongside teachers and the wider SEN team, gaining a valuable understanding of how communication needs can affect children's learning and development.

Full Academic Year | £500–£550 per week

What the school can offer an Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist:  Direct experience supporting children's speech, language and communication.
One-to-one and small-group intervention opportunities.
Experience working with pupils with additional learning and communication needs.
Close collaboration with teachers and SEN professionals.
Practical experience highly relevant to future Speech & Language Therapy applications.
The opportunity to develop your understanding of child development and inclusive education.
Your responsibilities will include:  Supporting pupils with speech, language and communication activities.
Delivering structured one-to-one and small-group activities.
Helping children develop vocabulary, listening and comprehension skills.
Supporting pupils who have difficulties expressing themselves or communicating their needs.
Encouraging positive interaction and participation.
Reinforcing communication strategies throughout the school day.
Recording observations and sharing relevant feedback with teaching staff.
The successful Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist will:  Have a degree or relevant academic background in  Speech & Language Therapy, Linguistics, Psychology, Education  or a related subject.
Have experience working with children or young people.
Have a genuine interest in Speech & Language Therapy.
Be patient, observant and confident working with individual pupils.
Have excellent communication skills.
Be interested in pursuing a career as a Speech & Language Therapist.
If you are an  Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist  looking for meaningful experience working directly with children, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity to build relevant experience before further study or professional training.

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