Speech and Language Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant

By nurturing Compassion, Kindness, Forgiveness and Peace we have created a calm, safe and enjoyable learning environment where everyone matters. If this is the same vision you share then please apply for the role of Speech and Language Teaching Assistant.
A very special school for secondary aged pupils aged from 11-16 are seeking a motivated, forward thinking and caring teaching assistant with experience of supporting speech and language communication difficulties to join them from January 2018 on a long term, full time and on-going basis.

How pupils are supported throughout the school day…

• Outstanding Teacher planning, delivering and assessing learning
• Teaching Support Assistants working closely with pupils 1:2:1 or 2:2:1
• On site Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists to assist the pupils needs
• Creative curriculum including Art/Drama and Design Technology

The benefits of Supporting in a SEN setting include:

• Supporting 1:2:1 or small groups in small classes of up to 10 students
• A high ratio of staff to students
• A creative and practical learning environment
• Working in collaboration with a range of specialists (e.g. therapists and counsellors)
• Gaining relevant qualifications e.g. Makaton, PECs, TEACCH, TeamTeach

As a Learning Support Assistant joining the school you can expect:

• Smaller class sizes (no more than 10 to a class)
• On the job support
• To work on a 1:1 capacity with pupils
• Training and development opportunities
• Work alongside therapists/councilors

The Head of school wants you to apply because you have:

• Experience/interest of working with children/young people in some capacity
• SEN experience including SLD (severe learning difficulties) and PMLD (pro-found multiple learning difficulties) - Desirable
• Be willing to learn and develop their knowledge and skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be positive and enjoy a challenge
• Has a DBS (we can support with your application)

We are looking to hear from you if you are and experienced practitioner, seeking a change of career, would like to gain SEN experience or thinking of a career in teaching, nonetheless, this is a great way of building on your skills and experience in a variety of settings in addition to mainstream schools.
To apply; send your CV or call and ask to speak with Darsha on the SEN Team. The school are trialing candidates now so please do not hesitate to get in touch for an immediate interview and paid trial.


Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement.

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