Speech and Language Therapy Assistant – Farnham

Wrecclesham, Surrey
Academics

Surrey – Special Educational Needs – SEN – Speech and Language Therapy Assistant – Godalming – Primary – Secondary – ASAP start

Are you an outstanding Graduate looking to gain experience as a Therapy Assistant, before pursuing a career as a Speech and Language Therapist?

Are you motivated by supporting and helping children with additional needs reach their full potential?

Apply today! This Special Educational Needs School in Godalming is for children aged 7-19 with high functioning autism, Asperger Syndrome, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), associated disorders, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This school is looking for a passionate and committed Graduate / Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. You will be supporting a small class of 7-10 students, working in partnership with the school’s teaching staff, therapists and support staff to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students’ learning, development and language acquisition.

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a qualified Speech and Language Therapists, and deliver interventions to children with speech, language and communicational needs both in small groups and 1:1. You will make a real difference to the lives of the children, gaining vital experience which will enable you to kick-start your future career as a Speech and Language Therapist.

Skills and knowledge for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant:

  • Sensitivity and understanding
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Take an active role in forward planning with therapists
  • Knowledge of psychology
  • Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
  • The ability to work well with others
  • Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
  • Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
  • The ability to understand people’s reactions
  • Flexible and open to change
  • Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
  • Ensure safeguarding of students, in line with procedures
  • Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
  • Relevant degree / qualification OR experience WITH passion

Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
£105+ per day, Mon-Fri, PAYE, term time only
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply – no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if you are becoming a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant:

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant / Graduate

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