Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist

East Grinstead - SEN - Autism - Speech, Language & Communication Needs - West Sussex - Education - Learning Support Assistant - £93-£105 per day

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist built school in East Grinstead are looking for an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist/SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) to support children mild to severe learning difficulties, including speech, language and communication needs, and autism.

This role in East Grinstead is an excellent way to get your 'foot in the door', providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist/SEN LSA role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Career progression routes include Speech and Language Therapy, Special Needs Teacher, Occupational Therapy and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. As an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist/SEN LSA, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping the children with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Job Role and Responsibilities of an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist:

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 Able to commute to East Grinstead

**Start date September **Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students **Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm, term time only **£93-105 per day **You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate