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Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant

Q - Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience ahead of a Masters in Speech and Language or similar?

Q - Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside Speech and Language Therapists & more?

If so, EdEx may have the perfect Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant opportunity for you, read on below to find out more!

EdEx are exclusively working with a mainstream secondary school in Waltham Forest (East London) to find x2 Teaching Assistants (Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant) to work in the schools Speech, Communication and Language provision, supporting children with various needs including Speech and Language, Communication, Social, Autism (Verbal and Non-Verbal) needs & more!

What makes this Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant opportunity exciting?

Opportunity to take part and lead specialist interventions in; Lego Therapy, Speech and Language, Zones of Regulation & more!
Work closely with specialist Teachers, Therapists & Psychologists to best support secondary aged pupils with various needs
Receive training and support from day one - with no day being the same, working across Key Stage 3 - Key Stage 5!
Support various students with wide-ranging needs 1-2-1 and in small groups, inside and outside of the classroomsIf you are a graduate considering a career in Speech and Language Therapy, Psychotherapy, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, this school will give you all the experience you need ahead of embarking on a PhD or MA/MSc or even Assistant Psychologist (AP) roles with the NHS! We know how competitive AP roles are, so experience like this invaluable! Consider applying now, or read on below!

What experience will you need to do these Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant roles?

A graduate with a 1st Class or 2:1 - subject isn't a barrier, ideally from a reputable university
Good A-Levels and GCSEs - including English at GCSE
Previous experience supporting children, young people or adolescents - Essential
This can be tutoring, nannying, babysitting, volunteering or personal experience!
Note: If you're not sure you qualify, apply! James at EdEx will be in touch if shortlisted!
A genuine passion for supporting young people with barriers to learning
An inquisitive, warm and nurturing personality!
Must be able to speak confidently and calmly - personality is everything in these roles!SCHOOL DETAILS - Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant:

A highly-regarded mainstream secondary school in Waltham Forest (East London)
11-18 year olds (KS3-KS5)
Part of a well-funded and well-resourced Trust of schools - with lofty ambitions for their pupils!
Heavily invested into the local community
Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are exceptional - no student is left behind at this school
A specialist "Resourced Provision" for students with Speech, Language and Communication needs
The school are passionate about supporting students pastorally, with a highly regarded rewards system that is praised across the borough!ROLE DETAILS - Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant:

Teaching Assistant - Supporting various needs and SP&L
Monday to Friday - No weekends
School Hours - typically 8:30am - 4:00pm
£105 - £110 per day - paid weekly (Term Time Only)
ASAP Starts
Long term contract - at least for an academic year - ASAP to July 25 (scope for a permanent contract if interested from Sept 25)
Fantastic training, support and professional developmentIf these - Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant roles sound like something you're interested in, apply today with your latest CV and contact details on your CV.

James at EdEx will be in touch within 24 hours if shortlisted. Interviews will be taking place in early September and the school will have more roles throughout September, so don't be put off!

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Teaching Assistant