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Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist - Guildford We are looking for a dedicated and Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to work as a Learning Support Assistant, to support children with complex learning needs and associated challenging behaviours within a school in Guildford. No previous experience is required. The School: This school is near Guildford, and provides a safe learning environment for children with complex and severe learning needs. The students are 2-19 years old and often have multiple diagnosis so their needs can be quite severe. The school provides therapies including: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Music, Speech and Language Therapies. Each team works closely with children to ensure their physical and emotional needs are met. The school has excellent facilities and on-site equipment including a therapy pool, sensory rooms and uses I-Gaze technology, and there is excellent on-site training, support and CPD. As an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist/Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with specialist teams, enabling you to expand your knowledge and skillset which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Speech and Language Therapist. Such teams include: Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Nursing Teams. Professional Skills & Requirements: Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activitiesAbility to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacherWilling to work 1:1 and in small groups with studentsAble to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate supportAble to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAble to provide behaviour and pastoral supportAttend staff mee