Position
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location and Salary
Devizes, £90 – £100 per day, PAYE
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30
Start Date
Immediate or September
Responsibilities
* Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and associated challenging behaviours.
* Work closely with a small class of eight students, liaising with the class teacher, therapists and support staff to help all students flourish.
* Develop the independence, social skills and communication of students, as well as their physical and creative development.
* Ensure all pupils are supported emotionally, helping them navigate their own feelings and emotions.
* Encourage different ways to communicate and teach specialist communication methods such as Makaton, PECS and TEACHH.
Qualifications
* Recent graduate or holding a degree in Psychology, Criminology, English, or Linguistics (or a related discipline).
* Passion for supporting others and a positive, dedicated attitude.
* Demonstrated interest in communication and language acquisition.
Graduate Opportunity
Gain experience that will support a future career as a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Educational Psychologist. Understand the approach used by multi‑therapy teams and learn how to increase language acquisition in children.
Apply now – this role is ideal for an aspiring Speech and Language Therapist seeking a meaningful start to their career.
#J-18808-Ljbffr