Teaching Assistant

Hours per week: 10 hours Weeks Per Year: 38 weeks The Role: The SALT Teaching Assistant works under the supervision of the class teacher, SENCo and linked Speech and Language Therapist to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs. The role focuses on delivering targeted speech and language interventions, supporting communication development across the curriculum, and promoting inclusive practice to enable pupils to access learning effectively. Key Tasks: Deliver structured speech and language programmes designed by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) or SENCo. Support pupils individually and in small groups to develop speech clarity, vocabulary, expressive and receptive language, social communication and interaction skills. Implement and monitor specific communication targets from EHCPs, IEPs and therapy plans. Use specialist strategies such as visual timetables, Now/Next boards, communication boards ETC. Model high-quality language, extend pupil vocabulary and scaffold responses to promote language development. Support pupils with speech sound difficulties through structured articulation and phonological awareness activities. Provide social communication and interaction support, including turn-taking, conversation skills and emotional literacy. About You: Experience working with children with speech, language and communication needs GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths Understanding of child language development Knowledge of speech sound development and phonological awareness Benefits Access to retail discounts and technology schemes. Access to Cycle to Work 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter. Free Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged. Discounted gym membership Commitment to exploring ways to reduce email traffic and confine email replies to office hours - while recognising our employee’s preferences for when they work Commitment to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler, less onerous methods and processes Nene Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, students, and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence process. Any offer of employment will be subject to DBS and Right to Work checks. We look forward to your response. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. *Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date stated*