2 jobs found

Have you considered a future in Speech and Language Therapy? Are you interested in communication and language acquisition? Are you a recent graduate looking to gain experience supporting children with additional learning needs? If so, then this opportunity is for you! An inclusive and friendly specialist school are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join them full-time either immediately or in September. As an LSA, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and associated challenging behaviours. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to gain experience supporting children to overcome communication barriers. You will work closely with a small class of 8 students, liaising with the class teacher, therapists and support staff to help all students flourish. You will play an instrumental role in developing the independence, social skills and communication of students, as well as their physical and creative developmental. You will ensure all pupils are supported emotionally, and help them navigate their own feelings and emotions. You will also help encourage different ways to communicate, and learn specialist communication methods, such as Makaton, PECS and TEACHH. As a graduate, this LSA role will provide you with the experience and understanding required to become a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Educational Psychologist in the future. You will gain an insight into the approach used by multi-therapy teams, and how to increase language acquisition in children. The school are looking for a dedicated and committed graduate with a passion for supporting others, and a positive attitude. A degree in Psychology, Criminology, English or Linguistics would be beneficial. Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist Learning Support Assistant Devizes 90 - 100 per day, PAYE Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 Immediate or September Start Graduate Opportunity! Are you an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist? If yes, apply now! Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, Devizes, Devizes, Devizes, Devizes

Do you have a background in teaching, care, coaching or support roles? Have you recently graduated in Psychology, Education or Health and Social Care? Are you looking to build your experience working in a SEND setting? If any of these categories apply to you, we may be able to place you in one of our vacancies supporting children with additional needs in mainstream and specialist schools around South Gloucestershire. As a teaching assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves. You will be expected to assist teachers in delivering tailored lessons, offer one-on-one support to students, and help create a safe and positive learning environment. A compassionate and patient approach is essential, as well as the ability to establish trusting relationships with students to encourage their academic and personal development. As well as seeking experienced educators, we are also ready to assist compassionate and eager individuals in gaining vital experience. Whilst working for Five Education, you will benefit from training such as Makaton, PMLD Awareness and Team Teach, and have a dedicated consultant who will help you every step of the way: Kate - that's me! Main Responsibilities: • Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible, using creative approaches to make learning fun • Always ensuring the safety and well-being of students • Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills • Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students • Encouraging socialisation and good behaviour through positivity and praise Essential Criteria: • Empathetic, patient and have a strong interest in supporting children • Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30 • Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa • Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years • Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us. What can Five Education offer you? • Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more • Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days) • "Recommending a friend" bonus scheme • Specialist support / mentoring while you are working If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Contact Kate on (phone number removed) / (url removed)