Teaching Assistant (Speech and Language)

King Offa Primary Academy, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4HS

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £25,183.00 to £25,584.00 (pro rata: £11,708.00 to £11,894.43)

Teaching Assistant (Speech and Language) job summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our Assistant head for inclusion to support all pupils with speech, language, and communication needs. This role involves working with children individually and in small groups, assisting with the implementation of speech and language programs, and helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with pupils to develop their speech, language, and communication skills.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of individualised support plans (ISPs).
• Monitor and record pupil's progress and provide feedback to the teaching staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and the senior leadership team to support pupil's overall development.
• Help to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of speech and language development and related interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications or training in speech and language or education (desirable but not essential).

In return for your commitment and dedication, we are able to offer the following benefits:

• Potential for career progression
• Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• Coaching culture established for staff
• An experienced and supportive central Trust team
• Staff / Long Service Awards
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops, and health and well-being support.

Commitment to safeguarding

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and we follow safer recruitment practice. References will be taken up prior to interview and an enhanced criminal records bureau check will be made prior to appointment.

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About King Offa Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Offa Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-offa-primary-academy

King Offa converted to Academy status in September 2012. We are one of sevens schools run by Aurora Academies Trust, four of which are based in East Sussex. The school is over one hundred years old and we are very proud of the history and heritage of King Offa. Whilst enjoying the charm and character of such a well-established school, we also always aim to be looking forwards and preparing our children for life in the twenty first century.



Our links with parents, carers, and wider family are very important to us. We know that educating children is our joint responsibility and we value the support of all our families.



We are proud of our educational outcomes and how well pupils learn here. However, we also make sure we offer pupils wider opportunities to develop their talents and interests so they grown into thoughtful, open minded individuals who make a positive contribution to the world around them.



We are a popular school and many year groups are full but we but still have spaces in some classes.

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