Graduate Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant - Southwark - Education and Training - Autism - ASD - ASC - Speech and Language - SEN - Special Needs

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?

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

This Southwark-based school is looking for a passionate and committed Graduate 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 a Graduate Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to 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 a Graduate 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, September

Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
£105 -£120 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only
Must be able to travel to Southwark and surrounding areas
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorshipApply now or contact Carly Walters at Remedy, if you are interested in the Graduate Autism, Speech and Language Support Assistant role:

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