Speech & Language Teaching Assistant / Therapist – SEND School

Location: DE15, Burton-on-Trent
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Specialist SEND School
Contract: Temporary / Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs?

Are you confident adapting your communication to support pupils with complex SEND?

Are you resilient, patient and passionate about helping young people find their voice and develop their independence?

TeacherActive is looking for an experienced Speech & Language Teaching Assistant / Speech & Language Support Practitioner to join a specialist SEND school in the DE15 area.

The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, and we are particularly interested in candidates who have experience providing speech, language and communication support.

You could come from a SEND Teaching Assistant, Speech and Language Therapy, SALT Assistant, Communication Support or specialist education background. What is essential is relevant hands-on experience and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who have complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing targeted speech, language and communication support
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Supporting pupils with speech and language disorders and communication difficulties
• Delivering activities and interventions set by Speech and Language Therapists or other professionals
• Using visual aids, communication tools and alternative communication strategies where appropriate
• Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, communication and social interaction
• Adapting activities to meet individual communication and learning needs
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or become dysregulated
• Recording progress and communicating effectively with teachers and other professionals
• Creating a calm, consistent and supportive environment for pupils

The Successful Applicant Will:

• Have relevant experience supporting speech, language and communication needs
• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Be confident providing individualised communication support
• Be resilient, patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Understand that behaviour can be a form of communication
• Be able to build trusting and professional relationships with pupils
• Be adaptable and comfortable working with a range of complex needs
• Have a genuine passion for helping pupils develop their communication and independence

Experience with SALT programmes, Makaton, PECS, AAC or other communication strategies would be highly desirable.

Working with TeacherActive

• Opportunities within a specialist SEND setting
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunities
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market-leading rates of pay
• PAYE payment with no unnecessary admin charges
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

If you're an experienced Speech & Language Teaching Assistant, SALT Assistant, Communication Support Worker or SEND professional looking for your next opportunity in DE15, we would love to hear from you.

Click ‘APPLY NOW’ today to be considered for an ASAP start.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 824 1888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.