Speech and Language Teaching Assistant in Whitburn

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant in Whitburn

Whitburn Full-Time On-site
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Salfords Primary School and Nursery is recruiting a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to support children across the school, including the Early Years setting. The post centres on leading and coordinating speech, language and communication interventions alongside the SENCo, Inclusion Team and external professionals. It is term-time only, works 31.5 hours a week, and contributes to developing the school's SEND provision as part of a multi-academy cluster. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

  • Lead and coordinate speech, language and communication interventions
  • Provide targeted support that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning
  • Work with the SENCo, Inclusion Team, teaching staff and external professionals
  • Support children across the school, including the Early Years setting
  • Contribute to the continued development of the school's SEND provision
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school cluster to share expertise

Qualifications

  • Good general education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent

Experience

  • Experience as an experienced practitioner
  • Experience of thinking through and implementing strategies to enhance pupil learning

Skills & knowledge

  • Understanding of inclusive education
  • Understanding of behaviour management strategies
  • Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and related early years legislation

Other

  • Evidence of continuing professional development, including recent training in curriculum or teaching and learning developments

What’s offered

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Career pathways and talent management
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Regular progression discussions

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team