Speech and Language Teaching Assistant (SALT) - Gosforth (Full-Time)

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant (SALT) – Gosforth (Full-Time) Every conversation starts with someone who takes the time to listen. Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist school in Gosforth. Working alongside experienced teachers and Speech and Language Therapists, you'll help children develop the communication skills they need to access learning, build friendships and grow in confidence. If you're looking for a role where your support genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you. Why work with Protocol Education? We know support staff are the glue that holds schools together. That's why we'll make sure you're supported every step of the way. When you join Protocol Education, you'll receive: Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companiesFREE access to our online CPD AcademyPersonalised support from a dedicated consultantOpportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisionsFast registration and local opportunitiesReferral rewards for introducing friends What you'll be doing Supporting speech and language interventionsEncouraging communication throughout the school dayWorking alongside teachers and therapistsAdapting classroom resources to meet individual needsSupporting pupils socially and emotionallyMonitoring progress and celebrating achievementsCreating a positive and inclusive learning environment What we're looking for You'll be: Patient and compassionateAn excellent communicatorPositive and encouragingOrganised and adaptablePassionate about helping children find their voice Experience within SEND, healthcare or education would be beneficial but isn't essential. Who this role would suit Teaching AssistantsSpeech and Language GraduatesPsychology GraduatesHealthcare AssistantsLearning Support Assistants Apply today and help children find the confidence to communicate, learn and thrive. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.