About this role
We are looking to appoint Speech & Language Therapy Teaching Assistants who will work within a class team and will have a key role in the implementation of Speech and Language programmes in the classroom. Split over three main sites with additional Satellite provisions, Phoenix supports young people aged between 3 and 19. We are an award-winning and “Outstanding” school (Ofsted, April 2024) accredited through the National Autistic Society and praised for our creative approaches. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people.
The Role
Plan and run communication activities for individuals and small groups with support from class teacher/SaLTWhere necessary run a specific communication programme devised by the SaLTWork with the class teacher to plan and prepare appropriate visuals and resources for lessons and for specific communication groups.Work with the class teacher to plan and prepare transition packs including timetables, I am working for and motivators to support pupils in transitions around the school and offsiteAdvocate for the communication needs of the students in your classRecord interventions run within the classroomDevelop and prepare visual materials for therapy and classroom sessions.Work under supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist and a class teacher. Provide effective support to less experienced colleagues, modelling good practice.Keep written records of pupil observations. Assist in provision of training to staff and colleagues.Carry out general Teaching Assistant responsibilities.