Teaching Assistant

Speech and Language Support Role

Location: South Shore, Blackpool
Position: Speech and Language Support
Contract Type: Full-Time, Monday - Friday  
Start Date: 24th February 2025
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children in their communication and language development? Do you have a drive to make a real difference in the lives of young learners? Teaching Personnel is delighted to be recruiting for a Speech and Language Support Specialist to work in a vibrant and inclusive school in South Shore, Blackpool.

The Role:

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Work closely with students identified as needing speech and language support.
• Implement targeted interventions and individualised strategies to enhance communication skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to deliver tailored support plans.
• Monitor and document progress, adjusting strategies as needed to meet students’ evolving needs.
• Foster a positive and encouraging environment to boost students’ confidence and communication abilities.

About You:

We are seeking a committed and empathetic professional who has:

• Previous experience in a speech and language support role (desirable but not essential).
• A relevant qualification in speech and language therapy, education, or similar fields.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, staff, and families.
• A proactive and flexible approach to meeting the needs of students.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.

Why Join Us?

Teaching Personnel is proud to support schools across the Blackpool area in providing the highest quality education for their students. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Access to professional development opportunities and training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Competitive pay and the chance to work in a thriving, supportive school environment.

How to Apply:

Attatch a copy of your CV to the application and we will be in contact if you are successfull. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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