At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with speech and language needs through targeted interventions.
- Company: Inclusive secondary school in Leeds with a supportive SEND team.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, valuable experience, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for graduates seeking to enter child-focused professions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining experience for future careers.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant fields like Speech Therapy, Psychology, or Education.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 28000 £ per year.
Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant
Location: LS11 Area, Leeds Salary: £100 - £120 per day Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Are you a graduate with a passion for communication, language development and supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning?
A supportive and inclusive secondary school in the LS11 area of Leeds is seeking a Graduate Speech & Language Teaching Assistant to join its SEND team.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable experience before pursuing a career in Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Teaching or other child-focused professions.
Working closely with students who have speech, language and communication needs, you will provide targeted support on a one-to-one basis and in small group interventions, helping students to develop their communication skills, confidence and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to support speech, language and communication development.
- Support students with identified Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
- Assist students in accessing learning across the curriculum.
- Work closely with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals to implement support strategies.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the wider support team.
- Encourage confidence, engagement and positive participation within lessons.
- Support students with social communication, interaction and emotional regulation where required.
- Ideal Candidate
Applications are particularly welcomed from graduates with degrees in
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Linguistics
- Psychology
- Childhood Studies
- Child Development
- Education or Education Studies
- Health and Social Care
- Occupational Therapy
- Special Educational Needs and Inclusion
- Counselling
- Social Work
- A related discipline focused on communication, development or wellbeing
To be considered, candidates should demonstrate
- A strong academic background in Speech and Language Therapy or a closely related field.
- A genuine interest in supporting students with communication needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Patience, empathy and a proactive approach to student support.
- The ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people and staff.
This role provides outstanding experience for graduates considering further study or professional training within Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching or wider SEND support services.
Previous experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs is advantageous but not essential.
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