Speech and Language Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £21,503.95 i £24,921.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | High Hazels Academy |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Speech and Language Assistant
Hours: 37.5 per week (Term time only 39 weeks per year)
Salary: £21,503.95 (FTE £24,921)
We are looking for a dedicated speech and language assistant to work alongside our newly appointed speech and language therapist in our Acorn Hub provision. This role with involve working with children with communication and interaction difficulties as a member of staff in our Acorn hub provision. The provision has around 10 pupils who have social communication or language difficulties, most of whom are in the early stages of language development.
The successful candidate will be experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs, developing a personalised approach to support children's communication and learning. They will be confident in supporting children developing their emotional regulation skills and creating meaningful relationships with pupils. They will need an understanding of how to build communication skills for children who are pre-verbal or in the early stages of language and be skilled at creating an engaging communication friendly environment where all our children can thrive.
Our pledge to the successful candidate is more pay, more time and more support:
More Pay
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme.
More Time
• At least one personal day a year
More Support
• Great training for your career
• Support for your wellbeing
Successful candidates will:
• Experience working with children with SEND
• Experienced developing children's language.
• Have a positive approach to behaviour.
• Be able to develop children's self-esteem.
• Be creative and innovative within the classroom.
• Have at least GCSE Grade C Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
• Have high expectations of themselves and others.
• Be organised and enthusiastic.
• Be a team player - working in partnership with staff, children, parents, and governors?
• Promotes positive play in the playground and in the class.
• Have the ability to maintain a positive outlook?
Candidates must be:
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible
• Committed
• Resilient
• Experience in EAL would be beneficial.
• Dedicated
In return we offer:
• The opportunity to work alongside a speech and language therapist within the hub and our school Educational Psychologist and speech and language therapist.
• Training to develop your skills with supporting children's language and interaction and knowledge of Autism.
• A dedicated, friendly team of staff, parents, and governors
• Opportunity to work with fantastic children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• A supportive forward thinking leadership team and governing body
• A welcoming and vibrant local community
• A welcoming and attractive learning environment where everyone is valued.
• The opportunity to contribute to improving the life chances of our children.
• Wonderful children who love to learn and have outstanding behaviour.
• Extensive support from our Trust, United Learning, one of the biggest and most successful educational trusts in the country.
• A programme of continuous professional development that considers your area of interest and expertise.
• Support and encouragement
• A culture of achievement and success for all
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Perk Box benefits package
• Access to the local government pension scheme
High Hazels Academy is part of United Learning which is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.
For further information and to apply please visit:
https://www.highhazelsacademy.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/vacancies
The school will be open for visits by request, should you wish to attend please confirm with Karen Jones, HR Manager by email karen.jones@highhazelsacademy.org.uk.
Closing date: 6th June 2025
Interviews to take place: shortly afterwards
Hours: 37.5 per week (Term time only 39 weeks per year)
Salary: £21,503.95 (FTE £24,921)
We are looking for a dedicated speech and language assistant to work alongside our newly appointed speech and language therapist in our Acorn Hub provision. This role with involve working with children with communication and interaction difficulties as a member of staff in our Acorn hub provision. The provision has around 10 pupils who have social communication or language difficulties, most of whom are in the early stages of language development.
The successful candidate will be experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs, developing a personalised approach to support children's communication and learning. They will be confident in supporting children developing their emotional regulation skills and creating meaningful relationships with pupils. They will need an understanding of how to build communication skills for children who are pre-verbal or in the early stages of language and be skilled at creating an engaging communication friendly environment where all our children can thrive.
Our pledge to the successful candidate is more pay, more time and more support:
More Pay
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme.
More Time
• At least one personal day a year
More Support
• Great training for your career
• Support for your wellbeing
Successful candidates will:
• Experience working with children with SEND
• Experienced developing children's language.
• Have a positive approach to behaviour.
• Be able to develop children's self-esteem.
• Be creative and innovative within the classroom.
• Have at least GCSE Grade C Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
• Have high expectations of themselves and others.
• Be organised and enthusiastic.
• Be a team player - working in partnership with staff, children, parents, and governors?
• Promotes positive play in the playground and in the class.
• Have the ability to maintain a positive outlook?
Candidates must be:
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible
• Committed
• Resilient
• Experience in EAL would be beneficial.
• Dedicated
In return we offer:
• The opportunity to work alongside a speech and language therapist within the hub and our school Educational Psychologist and speech and language therapist.
• Training to develop your skills with supporting children's language and interaction and knowledge of Autism.
• A dedicated, friendly team of staff, parents, and governors
• Opportunity to work with fantastic children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• A supportive forward thinking leadership team and governing body
• A welcoming and vibrant local community
• A welcoming and attractive learning environment where everyone is valued.
• The opportunity to contribute to improving the life chances of our children.
• Wonderful children who love to learn and have outstanding behaviour.
• Extensive support from our Trust, United Learning, one of the biggest and most successful educational trusts in the country.
• A programme of continuous professional development that considers your area of interest and expertise.
• Support and encouragement
• A culture of achievement and success for all
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Perk Box benefits package
• Access to the local government pension scheme
High Hazels Academy is part of United Learning which is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.
For further information and to apply please visit:
https://www.highhazelsacademy.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/vacancies
The school will be open for visits by request, should you wish to attend please confirm with Karen Jones, HR Manager by email karen.jones@highhazelsacademy.org.uk.
Closing date: 6th June 2025
Interviews to take place: shortly afterwards