About this role
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Aurora White House School
Aurora White House School, part of the Aurora Group, supports children aged 5–16 with communication, interaction, and learning difficulties including autism, dyslexia, and SEMH needs. We offer small class sizes and a full onsite clinical team.
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The Role:
As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant you will assist the Speech and Language Therapy team (SLT) in providing Speech and Language Therapy services, covering speech, language and social communication, to children and young people working in a way that puts their health, safety and welfare first.
Key Duties
Work under the direction of the Speech and Language Therapist using own initiative as appropriate and ensuring that changes, concerns and improvements are communicatedPrepare equipment, materials and resources to support activities with childrenAssist the Speech and Language Therapist with report writing and other administrative requirementsAssist with and facilitate Speech and Language Therapy group activities and the delivering of speech, language and / or social communication programmes designed by the Speech and Language TherapistsProvide training to colleagues in communication methods such as visual communication methods, Social Stories, and use of appropriate computer softwareSupport the Therapy Team with administrative duties related to therapeutic provision as directed by Lead Speech and Language Therapist and / or Clinical LeadRecognise and work within professional boundaries, seeking supervision or guidance where required to ensure safe, effective practice. Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:
Job Description – Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential. Essential
Interest in language and communication difficultiesCommitment to and experience of supporting children and young people with a variety of communication needsSkills in working with pupils with special needs.Confidence in own communication skills, and ability to guide and motivate other staff.Personal organisation skills, capacity and flexibility for large and varied workloadCompetence and confidence in computer literacy skillsKnowledge of and / or experience of Intensive Interaction, PECS, Alternative of Augmentative Communication systems, Attention Autism, Zones of RegulationExperience of creating visual resources such as social stories, visual timetables Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
How to Apply:
For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.
Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.
If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search