Teaching Assistant - Speech support
Job description
Teaching Assistant (Speech and Language Support) – Full Time – Blackpool
Location: Blackpool
Position: Teaching Assistant – Speech and Language Support
Year Group: Year 5
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £77–£90 per day (dependent on experience)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Blackpool who are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide full-time support to two children in Year 5 with identified speech and language delays.
The Role:
This rewarding position involves working closely with the class teacher and the school’s SEND team to deliver tailored interventions and 1:1 support that will aid the pupils' communication, confidence, and overall learning progress. You’ll play a vital role in helping these pupils access the curriculum, develop their language skills, and thrive socially and academically.
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience supporting children with speech and language difficulties (desirable)
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A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and specialists
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A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred but not essential)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
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Competitive daily rates paid weekly
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Ongoing support from your personal consultant
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Access to a wide range of CPD courses including Speech and Language-specific training
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Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children
If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would love to work as part of a dedicated school team in Blackpool, we would love to hear from you!
For anymore information, please contact Olivia on the Lancashire North Primary branch on 01772 386968 or olivia.lowcock@teachingpersonnel.com.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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