Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Assistant
Posted 22 days ago by EdEx Education Recruitment
Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Support Assistant
Q - Are you a psychology graduate looking to support people with a variety of SEND and SEMH needs in order to pursue a career in Speech and Language Therapy?
A supportive and inclusive SEN unit within a Post-16 College in Ealing are seeking an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Support Assistant to work with students with severe needs including physical disabilities, behavioural challenges, and more. Whilst extensive SEND experience is desirable but not required, a strong knowledge and understanding of SEND and SEMH is necessary.
This College enables students with SEND requiring additional support to prepare for the next step of their lives, preparing students to become as independent as possible. All pupils are encouraged to develop life skills through IEPs and EHCPs whilst also getting a fantastic education. There are also opportunities for all students to participate in social and vocational programmes. You will be working alongside healthcare professionals and specialists including Occupational Therapists and experienced Learning Support Assistants.
As an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to support students with a variety of severe learning and physical additional needs on a daily basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for psychology graduates looking to utilise their theoretical skills and put them into practice, in order to pursue a role in Speech and Language Therapy.
Does this Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Support Assistant position sound like the role for you? Keep reading to find further details below.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Support Assistant
- Working with students aged 16 years and over with severe SEND/SEMH needs
- Supporting students with their learning and the development of life skills alongside experienced professionals
- Managing behaviour and developing valuable field-based experience
ROLE DETAILS
- Long-Term, Full-Time role
- Based in the Borough of Ealing
- Monday - Friday only
- 8.30am - 4pm
- ASAP Start
SCHOOL DETAILS
- Post-16 College within a fantastic SEN Unit
- Supportive staff and opportunities for specialised training
- Fantastic team of specialised staff dedicated to supporting students at all times
- Good transport links - Ealing
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- High-achieving graduate with strong academics across the board - Psychology graduates are ideal for this role
- A passion for and extensive knowledge of SEND/SEMH needs
- An individual looking to get stuck in and make a positive difference to vulnerable young people
Apply to this Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Support Assistant position by sending your CV to Millie at EdEx today!
If shortlisted, you will be contacted by your personal consultant shortly.
Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Support Assistant