Speech Therapy Aide
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Learning Links we work with thousands of families every year to help children reach their full potential. Our approach is evidence-informed engaging and results-focused and it works. Each year we proudly support over 5000 children through our paid funded and subsidised services.
If youre studying Speech Pathology and want hands-on experience while making a real difference this is the perfect opportunity. Youll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team where your contribution helps children overcome learning challenges and youll receive the mentoring and guidance you need to grow.
Your role
Day-to-day you will:
- Support children with learning difficulties and disabilities across a variety of settings.
- Deliver small group oral language programs for K2 students in schools (all materials and resources provided).
- Track and document intervention outcomes and progress.
- Work closely with the Therapy Aide Team Leader participating in regular supervision and professional development.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Speech Pathologists Psychologists and Educators.
- Provide excellent customer service and communication with families and schools.
- Achieve individual and team goals that contribute to Learning Links wider strategy.
Well make sure you have the tools and support you need including an iPad and WiFi access so you can focus on what matters most: helping children.
Your benefits
- A supportive and welcoming team who values collaboration and celebrates wins together.
- Comprehensive professional support including:
- Fortnightly supervision with the Therapy Aide Team Leader.
- Termly group supervision.
- Invitation to complete the Gallup Strengths Assessment.
- Free access to all Learning Links webinars and courses.
- A competitive salary with the ability to salary sacrifice up to $18549 to increase your take-home pay.
- Career pathways as you grow with potential to transition into a Speech Pathologist role when you graduate.
- The opportunity to give back by supporting children from low socio-economic and disadvantaged backgrounds.
- A fun and connected culture with team days Friday night dinners and even board game nights!
Your knowledge and qualifications
- Currently enrolled in the final or second last year of a Speech Pathology degree (Bachelor or Masters).
- A passion for working with children.
- Experience supporting children in individual or small group settings (through placements or volunteer work).
- Current drivers licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.
About Learning Links
For over 50 years Learning Links has provided evidence-based therapy education and support services to help children learn develop and thrive. We work in close collaboration with families schools and communities driven by our vision of a world where learning difficulties are no longer a barrier to success.
Child safety is our top priority. We are a child safe organisation and employment is subject to a Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Join us at Learning Links and kickstart your career in Speech Pathology while making a lifetime of difference to children and families.
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Learning Links is a not for profit organisation empowering children with learning difficulties and disabilities to learn, develop and thrive.
