HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (Speech, Language + Communication)
About This Role
The Derby High School in Bury, Greater Manchester, is seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Speech, Language and Communication). We are looking for someone with the relevant qualifications, skills and experience who has a passion and commitment to improving the Speech, Language and Communication outcomes of students. This is an exciting new role and, working under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher – SEND. The post-holder will have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the success of students of students at The Derby High School.
You should consider applying if you can bring the following to our school: -
Experience of working with students who have speech, language and communication related barriers to learning.
Experience of working with students in a school environment (ideally Primary or Secondary sectors).
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of running interventions for Speech, Language and Communication.
Ability to plan and deliver work for small groups of students.
Ability to work with parents and carers to provide guidance for speech, language and communication strategies.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with initiative.
Strong relationship building skills.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Values that are aligned with The Derby’s vision and values–Inspired to Make a Difference.
We believe that The Derby High School isa great place to be. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:
A successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve.
A school that has high expectations of all who work here.
A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement.
A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for
their welfare.
A supportive and cooperative staff who are committed to their roles.
A school that works effectively with all stakeholders.
A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.
We will encourage you to be innovative and creative and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.
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Source: UK Teaching Vacancies Service (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.