Kent TA/Speech and Language Teaching Assistant/Speech and Language TA

KS1 Teaching Assistant - Swale
Are you a soon to be graduate who is keen to forge a career as a speech & language therapist or within SEN?

Would you love the opportunity to gain first hand experience supporting a SEN pupil with communication difficulties to help you throughout your future training?

Support primary school pupils with this dynamic KS1 Speech & Language Teaching Assistant opportunity in Swale.

-    KS1 Speech & Language Teaching Assistant at a nurturing primary school
-    Sittingbourne, Swale
-    Ofsted graded the school `Good` in their most recent inspection
-    Daily Rate of £65-£70 (Reviewed after 12 weeks)
-    1 Year Fixed Term, Full-Time position starting September 2015
-    Schools direct placements available

Person Specification
To be considered you will need to be a bright graduate who has an impressive academic record along with a 2:1 or better in your degree and experience supporting SEN children in a previous role. This vacancy is open to those who have natural relationship building skills and a dedication to succeed in the role. You will have the skills to be consistently caring and supportive and face challenging situations with a confident nature. The Speech and Language Teaching Assistant will arrive with the determination and passion to begin your dream career in education and this role will help you on your way to starting that career.

About the Role
In this KS1 Speech and Language Teaching Assistant post you will be supporting the learning of a specific Year 2 pupil who needs individual support with communication and Speech and Language. This is a rare opportunity to earn a School Direct at the same school and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator will guide you through the placement and further training. To further your skills as a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant the school are offering to place on their enviable CPD scheme that has helped many aspiring teachers reach new levels of confidence and ability that has helped them across their careers, including the Headteacher who was originally a trainee teacher at the school.

The School
Found in Swale, this positive primary school is located in Sittingbourne surrounded by local shops and frequently used public transport options that allow for easy access from the neighboring towns. It is in high demand with parents and oversubscribed due to its excellent reputation and has achieved a well deserved 'Good' grade from Ofsted. Both teachers and pupils thrive under the creative principles of this primary school, where imagination and innovation is rewarded and celebrated. It has a community atmosphere that can be felt as soon as you walk through the gates and boasts enviable facilities including the use of an outdoor learning space.

Apply to this KS1 Speech and Language Teaching Assistant vacancy by sending your CV to Karl Blake at EduStaff and build impressive experience in a rewarding role based in a Swale that will assist you throughout your career.

Please note: due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.