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Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant - Caterham - Education and Training - SEN

Are you an outstanding Graduate looking to gain experience before maybe pursuing a career as a SEN Teacher or Speech and Language Therapist? Are you motivated by supporting and helping children to reach their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting young people with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties?

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Apply today! This Special Educational Needs School in Caterham is for children aged 4-16 with severe learning difficulties (SLD). Most children have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), and an Autism diagnosis.

This Caterham based school is looking for a passionate and committed Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant. You will be supporting a small class of 7-10 students, working in partnership with the school's teaching staff, therapists and support staff to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students' learning, development and language acquisition.

As an Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to gain education and training, work alongside a qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Teachers, and other professionals, and deliver interventions to children with speech, language and communicational needs both in small groups and 1:1. You will make a real difference to the lives of the children, gaining vital experience which will enable you to kick-start your future career.

Job role and responsibilities of an Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant:

Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
Behaviour and pastoral support
Take an active role in forward planning with therapists
Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
Ensure safeguarding of students, in line with procedures
Personal care support
Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPDExperience is not required, but candidates should demonstrate an interest in working with children with SEN.

**Start date ASAP
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**£89 to £105 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only
**No previous experience is required
**Must be able to travel to Caterham
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in the Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant role:
(phone number removed) (url removed)

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Education and training
Caterham