Job Description
Speech & Language Teaching Assistant - Wokingham - Immediate Start Are you passionate about supporting children with their communication and language development? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the life of a young learner? A welcoming and inclusive school in Wokingham is seeking a Speech & Language Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or experienced Teaching Assistant who is considering a future career in Speech and Language Therapy, Education, Psychology, Special Educational Needs (SEN), or Social Work and wants to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs. As a Speech & Language Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with individual pupils and small groups, providing targeted support to help develop their speech, language, communication, and social interaction skills . You will work alongside teachers, the SEN team, and other professionals to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in the classroom. Key Responsibilities: Speech & Language Support: Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with speech, language, and communication needs. Implement Strategies: Support speech and language activities and interventions recommended by teachers, SEN staff, or Speech and Language Therapists. Facilitate Learning: Help pupils access the curriculum by adapting activities, modelling language, and using appropriate communication strategies. Develop Communication Skills: Encourage pupils to develop their vocabulary, listening, understanding, expressive language, and social communication skills. Track Progress: Monitor and record pupils' progress and share observations with the class teacher, SENCO, and relevant professionals. Promote Confidence: Create a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages pupils to communicate, participate, and develop independence. Collaborate: Work closely with teachers, the SEN team, parents, and external professionals to provide consistent support and implement effective strategies. Role Details: Position: Speech & Language Teaching Assistant Location: Wokingham Start Date: ASAP Salary: £92.59 - £95 per day Hours: Full time, 8:30am - 4:00pm If you're a motivated and compassionate individual looking to develop your experience supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs , we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Ryan Pike at Academics Ltd on , or apply directly to this advert. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.