LSA with Speech & Language Specialism

Location: North Somerset
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: BJ311022LSASPLD
Salary: £10.90 - 12.50 per hour + PAYE £250 referral
Job Published: over 1 year ago

LSA with Speech & Language Specialism 

A special education school based in North Somerset are seeking a Learning Support Assistant with a Speech & Language Specialism to join their student support team. You will support students either on a 1:1 or small group basis who have dyslexia and support them with their learning, whilst encouraging overall engagement with school life to help them reach their full potential. You will work under the direction of Speech & Language therapists and be a part of a collaborative team. 

Working hours: 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday-Friday. If you are a part-time applicant, please still get in touch.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience of working with young people or adults with 
  • Build positive relationships with pupils
  • Tailor their communication style to respond to pupils according to their specific needs
  • Promote high standards of behaviour
  • Provide small group and 1:1 support - particularly involving Speech and language development
  • Be passionate about working with young people
  • Be empathetic and understanding of young people and the challenges they face 
  • Have a basic understanding of technology
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Have experience of SEN either in children or adults
  • Have experience in speech & language - either with children or adults in a school or care setting 

The school provides:

  • A full and varied training programme offering development to its staff for progressive opportunities 
  • An opportunity to work in a supportive team 
  • An energised and professional working environment
  • Free onsite parking - and close to public transport links 

Protocol Eduction offers you:

  • Competitive rates that express your experience and responsibilities
  • CPD during half term or summer & online courses available anytime
  • Know someone who might be able to work for us? Refer an unlimited number of people and receive a £250 refer a friend bonus! 
  • Free Webinars to upskill yourself and broaden your knowledge 
  • The chance to network with a vast amount of schools in your area
  • Flexibility with working days and hours 
  • Social events to meet other educators 
  • NQT/ECT network and community
  • CV writing assistance and marketing tools

If you would like further information on the role or to apply, please do get in touch on our website or apply directly through this advert.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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