Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience working with children to support their Speech & Language development? The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the development of young children’s language skills.

Chalk Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work across the full primary age range. The school is a located in North-East Derbyshire, easily commutable from Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop and surrounding areas. This one-form entry primary school has a higher-than-average number of children eligible for pupil premium funding, as well as a higher-than-average proportion of pupils with Special Educational Needs.

In this role, the successful applicant will be able to deliver high quality speech and language intervention in Early Years, Key Stage 1 & Kay Stage 2.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

The ideal candidate will have:

• experience working with children in a Primary School environment.
• expertise in supporting the development of speech and language.
• knowledge of the National Curriculum specifically in regard to age related expectations
• practical experience of working with small groups in Phonics

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

For more information, please contact Vicky on 07961 672 574.