Speech and Communication Support Worker

Job Title: Speech and Communication Support Worker
Location: SEN School, Primary Age Group
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time positions available
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

About Us:
We are a forward-thinking Special Educational Needs (SEN) school dedicated to providing tailored support to primary-aged pupils with a range of learning differences. Our goal is to nurture students' communication and language skills, ensuring that every child can express themselves confidently and thrive in both academic and social settings.

We are looking for a dedicated Speech and Communication Support Worker to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for supporting young children with communication needs, and who has experience working in an SEN environment. Knowledge of phonics is highly desirable to support early literacy and language development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to pupils with speech, language, and communication difficulties.
• Assist with speech therapy programs and implement communication strategies as outlined in students’ individual plans.
• Work closely with teachers and speech and language therapists to support pupils' learning and development.
• Help pupils develop effective communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, and social communication.
• Support the implementation of phonics programs to aid language development and early literacy.
• Encourage pupils to use alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECs) where necessary.
• Monitor and document student progress, providing regular feedback to the teaching and therapeutic team.
• Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and positive environment for all students.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working with children, particularly in an SEN setting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support speech and language development.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to engage effectively with young children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and specialists.
• Adaptability and creativity in responding to individual pupil needs.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of phonics programs (e.g., Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics).
• Experience working with speech and language therapists.
• Understanding of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods (e.g., Makaton, PECs).
• Relevant qualifications in child development, speech and language support, or SEN.

Why Join Us?:

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team committed to making a real difference in children's lives.
• Receive ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Work in a friendly, nurturing environment that values creativity and innovation in supporting children’s communication needs.

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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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