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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Aurora White House School

Norfolk

Salary:
£9.65 - £10.85 per hour (£17,242.62 - £19,386.78 actual salary per year)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
9 September 2022

Job overview

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Location: Aurora White House School, Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ

Salary: £9.65 - £10.85 per hour (£17,242.62 - £19,386.78 actual salary per year)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Term time only


Aurora White House School

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora White House School in Quidenham, Norwich are looking for a full time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. The school provides day placements for students aged 6 to 11 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.  Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning. 

To take a virtual look around the schools please click here: Eccles Virtual Tour 

Main Purpose of the Role:

To assist the Speech and Language Therapist (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. The main focus of this role will be to support the implementation of speech, language and communication support and therapy programmes in a specific primary class (Key stage 1).  The assistant will be part of the class team, working closely with the class team and other therapists to create a communication friendly and enabling environment, and supporting students to actively engage with their social and academic environment.

Key Duties

  • Assist the Speech and Language Therapist and class team in creating a communication friendly and enabling environment
  • Implementing therapy programmes in class as directed by the Speech and Language Therapist and wider clinical and SEN team
  • Together with the class teams supporting students to access their social and academic environment
  • Liaise with colleagues and external professionals involved with the children to ensure that speech and language interventions are aligned to all plans for the child and that all issues and progress are effectively communicated onwards.
  • Research, advise on and source, or prepare and make, equipment and materials which contribute to the efficient delivery of speech and language services
  • Under direction of senior clinical team members, prepare training materials and / or provide training to staff in communication and other speech and language techniques and methods as appropriate and as required
  • Administrative duties as assigned by senior clinical team members and clinical lead

For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment team liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications

  • GCSE pass above C (or 4 in the new GCSE system) in English and Maths.

Essential

  • Interest in language and communication difficulties
  • Commitment to and experience of supporting children and young people with a variety of communication needs
  • Skills 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 workload
  • Competence and confidence in computer literacy skills
  • Knowledge of and / or experience of Intensive Interaction, PECS, Alternative of Augmentative Communication systems, Attention Autism, Zones of Regulation
  • Experience of creating visual resources such as social stories, visual timetables

Desirable

  • Previous study in related area
  • Experience in managing others and organising resource materials
  • Innovative and practical skills.
  • Training in Intensive Interaction, PECS, Attention Autism or other relevant training
  • Completed ELKLAN training

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.

Benefits and Additional Information

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Perkbox - offering high street discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Car lease scheme
  • Fully funded training and qualifications
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

How to Apply: 

You can apply online by completing our online application form.  For more information on this position please contact Liz on 07918 585258 / liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

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.



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About Aurora White House School

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Specialist academic and therapeutic provision in a caring, supportive environment, for children aged 5-11 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.

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Welcome to our Special Needs Primary School in Quidenham, Norfolk

Welcome to Aurora White House, a unique learning environment that has the friendly and personal feel of a small village primary school, whilst also being rich in specialist provision.

I believe that having a sense of belonging is essential in helping children to thrive. It is for this reason that ‘community’ is central to our school’s vision and identity.

As part of our community, your child will benefit from small class sizes, specialist teaching and a multi-disciplinary approach that helps remove barriers to learning.

Children want to be at this school.

Time and again we see those with previously poor attendance records coming in every day, making friends, and having fun – which tells me whatever it is we’re doing, we’re getting it right.

I’m so glad you’ve found us, and I look forward to welcoming you and your child into our community here at Aurora White House.

David Clarke, Headteacher


Our School

Aurora White House provides a positive, welcoming learning environment for children aged 6-11 (Y1 - Y6) who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.

Our specialist teaching staff cater for the full age range of primary pupils, from reception through to older children who are ready to transition to secondary school.

With small class sizes, a fantastic sense of community and exceptional standards of teaching and therapeutic support, our school is designed to promote academic achievement alongside comprehensive physical, social and emotional development.

Personalised learning

We offer personalised learning to every child, delivered both in class and within additional small-group or individual intervention sessions as required.

Our mixed-year group classes mean that children learn with peers of similar presentation, allowing for learning environments to be better matched to individual needs.

Our bespoke ‘Creativity & Curiosity Curriculum’ employs a flexible model based around the foundation subjects in the National Curriculum.

Integrated therapy

Discrete therapeutic interventions at Aurora White House are delivered by a highly skilled team of clinical staff, whose specialisms include occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, educational psychology and play/art therapy.

These interventions sit alongside a classroom experience which integrates therapeutic approaches on a one-to-one, small group and whole class basis.

Promoting wellbeing

We place great importance on helping children learn how to manage their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

‘Thrive’ principles and strategies are embedded across the school to encourage social and emotional development. This approach emphasises the importance of positive adult relationships, and makes use of various arts and play-based activities.

All our children have access to an indoor swimming pool, a well-stocked library and a choice of break-out areas, as well as extensive outdoor recreation facilities including a large playing field, a tree house and an abundance of magnificent woodland.

This woodland is used throughout the year for our Forest School program. Under the supervision of fully qualified practitioners, children in Forest school sessions are provided with opportunities to play, explore and create across the seasons and in all weathers.

Raising expectations

We value the unique contribution each individual can make in society and are committed to helping every child fulfil their potential.

We combine this ambition with a positive approach to behaviour management, encouraging the development of a strong sense of identity while promoting effective interaction with others.

By raising individual expectations, we empower children to make meaningful choices at every stage of their lives.

Our Facilities

Set in 34 acres of stunning Norfolk countryside, our school offers pupils access to a range of outdoor sport and recreation facilities.

  • Specialist facilities to support therapeutic interventions.
  • Breakout areas for quiet time
  • Extensive outdoor recreation areas
  • Bespoke adventure play area and tree house
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Forest School activities set in magnificent woodland


Proud to be a Forest School

Forest School is centred around the child, their needs and their interests.

Under the supervision of fully qualified practitioners, children are provided with opportunities to play, explore and create across the seasons and in all weathers.

Every child enjoys a tailored journey within Forest School through a combination of:

  • story-telling
  • conservation
  • learning about wildlife
  • identifying different plants
  • arts and crafts
  • shelter-building

Our Curriculum

Our bespoke ‘Creativity & Curiosity Curriculum’ employs a flexible model based around the foundation subjects in the National Curriculum.

Each child’s experience will be different, with all learning tailored to individual needs.

We also dedicate a lot of time to helping pupils develop essential life skills, including:

  • Communication and interaction
  • Health and wellbeing management
  • Understanding identity and relationships
  • Understanding society and the wider world

Our classes are usually mixed-year groups, so children learn with peers of similar presentation.

Our Outcomes

We are proud to list evidence of the progress and performance of our pupils (for the previous academic year) below:

  • 100% of our children have improved attendance records when joining us with many of them going on to achieve 100% attendance. 
  • 100% of children who receive literacy intervention make above expected progress and are narrowing the gap to their peers. 
  • 100% of children who have been with us for more than a term make progress in their THRIVE developmental stage, which helps support learning in all areas.

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