Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist
Surrey - Camberley - Education - Special Needs - SEN - Speech and Language Therapy - Learning Support Assistant
Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?
We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. No previous experience is required. Interviews are now taking place.
The School:
This school is located in Camberley and is for up to 150 children aged 11-19, who require the support of a specialised curriculum to enable them to thrive and reach their full potential. This school has a Therapy Department, consisting of Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
This Learning Support Assistant role is an excellent opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, expanding your knowledge and skillset. This role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting - career progression routes include SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology routes.
Job Role and Responsibilities:
Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
Behaviour and pastoral support
Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
Ensure safeguarding of students
Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD**Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**£89 to £105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
**No previous experience is required
**If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
Academics has been appointed to recruit for the above role, and is one of the leading education recruitment companies within the UK with over 160 staff and 22 offices. Across the South East, we have the largest and most experienced team with over 30 staff across Surrey, Sussex and Kent supporting over 200 schools across the county on a weekly basis.
Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:
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