At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with communication needs and empower them to thrive academically and socially.
- Company: Join the vibrant Sidney Stringer Academy, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in speech and language support, especially with autistic students.
The predicted salary is between 21798 - 26246 £ per year.
Sidney Stringer Academy is a vibrant, inclusive learning community committed to providing outstanding education and support for all our students. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where every individual is valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
As part of our commitment to inclusive education, we work tirelessly to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that students with autism and related communication difficulties receive the specialised, high-quality support they need to thrive both academically and socially. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Communication & Interaction Practitioner to join our growing team of professionals. At Sidney Stringer Academy, we drive innovation, performance, and challenge alongside teamwork, sharing, and professional development.
Working hours: 32.50 hours p/w - term time only plus 5 days, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri
Job requirements:
- Relevant qualifications or demonstrable equivalent experience in supporting speech, language, and communication needs.
- Evidence of commitment to continued professional development.
- Proven experience delivering speech, language and communication interventions to secondary-aged students.
- Demonstrated experience working with autistic children and young people within an educational setting.
- Experience collaborating with parents and other professionals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a dynamic approach to securing positive outcomes for learners.
- A strong commitment to empowering young people and building meaningful connections.
Interview date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Why join us? As a Communication & Interaction Practitioner within Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.
Sidney Stringer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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