Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. No previous experience is required. Interviews are now taking place.

**The School**:
This school is located in Leatherhead and is for children aged 2-19, who require the support of a specialised curriculum to enable them to thrive and reach their full potential.

This school has a Therapy Department, consisting of Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Staff and a Music Therapist. Furthermore, the school has regular support from Surrey's Physical and Sensory Support services,with specialist teachers who give input for pupils who have visual and hearing difficulties and those who require specialist equipment to develop their alternative communication use.

This Learning Support Assistant is an excellent opportunity to work closely, and network, with other teams of professionals and gain relevant experience, expanding your knowledge and skillset. This role will give you essential experience within a challengingyet rewarding setting - career progression routes include SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology routes.

**Job Role and Responsibilities**:

- 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

**Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**£70-£80 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
**No previous experience is required
**If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree