**Job Title**: Teaching Assistant – Speech and Language Interventions **Location**: Rochdale, Lancashire **Job Type**: Full Time, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm **Remuneration**: £90 per day **DBS Requirement**: Must have a DBS on the update service **Start Date**: Immediate **Job Description**: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with specialized experience in speech and language interventions to join our team in Rochdale, Lancashire. Our school is launching a new Speech and Language Base to support our students' communication needs, and we require an individual who can contribute effectively to this initiative. **Key Responsibilities** - Implement individual and group speech and language intervention programs designed by Speech and Language Therapists. - Deliver phonics sessions, adapting to the needs of different students, and demonstrating flexibility in teaching styles. - Track and record student progress, providing feedback to both the therapy team and parents as required. - Assist in the creation and maintenance of a positive, structured learning environment that supports individual student needs. - Collaborate with teachers and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator to tailor learning activities that facilitate inclusive education practices. - Use excellent spoken and written English to model appropriate language use within the educational setting. - Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in speech and language pedagogy. - Any other tasks related to the role within the scope of the candidate’s abilities and the school’s requirements. **Qualifications and Experience** - Experience in delivering speech and language interventions, with a robust understanding of speech and language development. - Proven track record of working with children who have speech, language, and communication needs. - Sound knowledge and experience with phonics instruction. - Evidence of ability to establish good working relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. - Excellent spoken and written English communication skills. **Personal Attributes** - Patient and empathetic with a genuine interest in helping children with diverse needs. - Organized, resourceful, and able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. - A commitment to continuous personal development and willingness to undertake any training relevant to the role. Candidates must have a valid and current DBS on the update service due to the nature of the work involving children. To apply, please submit a CV detailing your experience in speech and language interventions, phonics, and any related qualifications you may hold. Please also include a cover letter explaining your interest in this particular role and how you meet the job requirements. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS Check is mandatory for the selected candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. INDMAN<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Barker on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> James Barker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>