Speech and language Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities Speech and language Therapy AssistantLocation:Aurora White House School, Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZSalary:£11.45 - £12 per hour(£20,458.85 - £21,441.59actual salary per year) Dependant on experience and qualificationsHours:40 hours per week, Term time onlyClosing Date:28th July 12noonAurora White House SchoolDue to the continued expansion of our school, we’re currently looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistantto join our new primary provision. You will be working across two small classes, working closely with the rest of the class teams and the other therapists to create an enabling environment and supporting studentsto actively engage with their social and academic environment.Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora White House School in Quidenham, Norwichprovides day placements for students aged 6 to 11 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be onthe autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning.With small classes, a maximum of 10 students and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.To take a virtual look around the schools please click here:White House Virtual TourMain Purpose of the Role:To assist the Speech and Language Therapist in providing speech and language therapy services, covering speech, language and social communication, to children and young people, working in a way that puts their health, safety and welfare first. The main focusof this role will be to support the implementation of speech, language and communication support and therapy programmes in specific primary classes (Key stage 1).Key Duties

• Assist the Speech and Language Therapist and class team(s) in creating a communication friendly and enabling environment.
• Implementing therapy programmes in class(es) as directed by the Speech and Language Therapist and wider clinical and SEN team.
• Together with the class team(s) supporting students to access their social and academic environment.
• Liaise with colleagues and external professionals involved with the children to ensure that speech and language interventions are aligned to all plans for the child and that all issues and progress are effectively communicated onwards.
• Research, advise on and source, or prepare and make, equipment and materials which contribute to the efficient delivery of speech and language services.
• Under direction of senior clinical team members, prepare training materials and / or provide training to staff in communication and other speech and language techniques and methods as appropriate and as required.
• Administrative duties as assigned by senior clinical team members and clinical lead.

For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment teamSkills and Qualifications Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.

Essential

• Interest in language and communication difficulties
• Commitment to and experience of supporting children and young people with a variety of communication needs
• Skills in working with pupils with special needs.
• Confidence in own communication skills, and ability to guide and motivate other staff.
• Personal organisation skills, capacity and flexibility for large and varied workload
• Competence and confidence in computer literacy skills
• Knowledge of and / or experience of Intensive Interaction, PECS, Alternative of Augmentative Communication systems, Attention Autism, Zones of Regulation
• Experience of creating visual resources such as social stories, visual timetables

Desirable

• Previous study in related area
• Experience in managing others and organising resource materials.
• Innovative and practical skills.
• Training in Intensive Interaction, PECS, Attention Autism or other relevant training
• Completed ELKLAN training

Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.Benefits and Additional Information Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance
• Pension
• Free lunches
• Free onsite parking
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Family Swim
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

How to Apply:You can apply online by completing our online application form.For more information on this position please contact Liz on / Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enh