Specialist Learning Support Assistant – Speech & Language

Specialist Learning Support Assistant – Speech & Language

27.5 hours per week, Term Time only 

Permanent Contract

£12,639 - £13,950 per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting, Academy Scale 4

REF: SCH/15635SR

Location: West Drayton, Middlesex 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Specialist Learning Support Assistant to support children with the development of their speech, language and communication skills. 

The role involves assessing children using the Language Link and Speech Link assessment tools and providing intervention to groups of children or individuals to enable them to improve their speech, language and/or communication skills. Ongoing support and training will be provided by the school and the Speech and Language Therapist.

You must have experience of successfully supporting children with the development of their speech, language and communication and of working in a primary school or early years setting. Previous training in specific speech and language intervention would be an advantage and a willingness to undertake further training a necessity.

If you would like to find out more, please contact the Vice principal, Helen Jackson-Brench (01895 442904; email hjackson-brenchwda@theparkfederation.org).

Completed forms to be returned to West Drayton Academy, Kingston Lane, West Drayton UB7 9EA.

CLOSING DATE: 27 November 2017 - NOON

INTERVIEW DATE: w/c 04 December 2017

CVs will not be accepted 

Previous applicants need not apply

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.