The focus of this school is to support students with speech and language difficulties in a tailored environment, well-resourced to support pupils with severe to moderate learning difficulties (MLD). Working with a bespoke curriculum created for students with Autism (ASC) and difficulties with social communication, you would join a specialist team of speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, creative arts therapists, educational psychologists and occupational therapists. Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary teams, or a desire to grow your ability to offer collaborative support, would be ideal in this role.

You will join a thriving school community. The school has an open-door policy with parents to foster holistic support around students and recognise the integral role of families in students' success. Running after school and weekend clubs as well as holiday provisions, this is a role that will give you plenty of opportunities to be involved in an active and caring support network. We are looking for a team player who is keen to be a part of this unique approach to foster confidence and extend pupils abilities using a person-centred approach.

As a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant on the team, you would be responsible for working in small groups and 1:1 facilitating a weekly speech and language programme across a variety of classes and age groups. Patience, adaptability, experience supporting emotional regulation and flexible thinking will be key to success in this role.

The Teaching Assistant would
*Help all students engage in class and grow as independent learners
*Develop students' confidence and communication skills, improving their quality of life
*Identify obstacles to students learning and adapt your teaching approach to ensure person centred, individualised support
*Support pupils with communication skills in a classroom and 1:1

The Teaching Assistant we require should have:
*Experience working with pupils with special educational needs
*Team Teach Training is desired but not essential
*Experience using behaviour techniques within a classroom
*Knowledge of P-Scales and differentiating lessons desired but not essential
*Must be Caring, Adaptable, highly intuitive and a team player

Rewards:
*Gain valuable experience planning and delivery Speech and Language programmes
*Opportunity to work as a TA with a Speech and Language speciality
*Work within a well-resourced school environment
*Work with highly qualified senior staff
*Be supported by specialists in a multidisciplinary team

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this position as a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant in Hillingdon, Greater London, or for more information about the role, contact Jade George on 0207 845 5450 / OPTION 3 or jade.george@twrecruitment.com We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your teaching career.
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