Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

Description:

Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

Middlesbrough | Full or Part-Time | September Start | Secondary

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a Speech & Language Teaching Assistant to support students within a secondary school in Middlesbrough from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with an interest in speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). The successful candidate will provide targeted support to secondary-aged students, working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help students develop their communication skills, confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students
Support students with speech, language and communication needs
Help students develop their communication, confidence and social skills
Deliver or support targeted interventions as directed by teaching staff or specialists
Adapt support to meet individual students' needs
Encourage students to engage positively with learning
Work closely with teachers, SENCO and other support staff
Monitor and provide feedback on student progress
Promote independence and positive behaviour

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable
Experience with speech, language or communication needs would be advantageous
Patient, empathetic and able to build strong relationships with students
Confident supporting both 1:1 and small-group activities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, proactive and adaptable
A genuine commitment to supporting students with additional needs
Location: Middlesbrough
Start Date: September
⏰ Hours: Full or Part-Time considered
Students: Secondary age | 1:1 & Small Group Support

Apply today to be considered for this Speech & Language Teaching Assistant opportunity starting in September.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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