Speech and Language teaching assistant

A Secondary School in Hastings are looking for a Speech and Language specialist to provide 1:1 support to a pupil in school with speech and communication difficulties. This role is for the full academic year and to commence September on a full-time basis.

The School are looking for a full-time member of staff who has experience in working with students who have low literacy levels, speech and language difficulties and dyslexia. The member of staff will be responsible for leading on this within the SEND faculty and contributing towards the development of our whole school literacy program.

Previous experience in a speech support role is essential, whether in a therapist or LSA capacity. Experience within primary and secondary education is beneficial.

About the role:
• Working as part of an established SEN department as a Teaching Assistant
• Daily rate of £80 upwards
• Assisting in the development of the pupil
• Encouraging and engaging pupils with Speech and Language Communication Needs
• Working closely with a teacher to develop the pupil to their fullest potential
• Working on 1:1 basis as well as across the classroom
• Working closely with SENCO

About the right candidate:
• Previous experience with Speech and Language Communication Needs
• Previous classroom experience as teaching assistant
• Exceptional social and communication skills
• Display enthusiasm, be proactive, have lots of initiative and able to prioritise support
• Have a real focus in classes to break down expectations and encourage learning

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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