Speech and Language Therapist

Summary:

Speech and Language Therapist needed at a school with a strong ethos and dedicated team.

About the School:

A school established in 2007 with a strong ethos and dedicated team, providing specialist support for students aged 5 to 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. It places equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of students.

The Opportunity:

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide high-quality speech and language therapy services to children with complex developmental needs. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion the role of speech and language therapy within the school, promoting understanding of communication needs among staff, parents, and caregivers.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions for children and young people with SEMH and SLCN.
• Collaborate with other professionals to improve the quality of service and communicate complex and sensitive information to a range of stakeholders.
• Coordinate, organise, and prioritise your own workload and, where appropriate, the work of others in the team.
• Maintain up-to-date evidence-based skills, knowledge, and clinical competence.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC and RCSLT membership
• Proven ability to independently assess and implement management plans for children with speech and language needs
• A valid UK driving licence
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, with at least 1 year in a paediatric or special education setting

Preferred

• Experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Behavioural issues
• GCSE/O’level or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake a funded NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Compensation & Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• Free refreshments and meals whilst on duty
• Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for part funding of further training