Developing Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Alton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Perkbox discounts

Pension

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Treloar School and College in the UK is seeking a Developing Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5) to join a supportive MDT and develop skills in AAC for pupils with physical disabilities and complex communication needs.

You will work with an experienced SLT team, receive regular supervision and CPD opportunities, and help students communicate effectively to maximise independence within a rewarding, specialist environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered SLT or eligible to register.
• Interest in supporting children with physical disabilities and complex communication needs.
• Knowledge or enthusiasm for AAC and communication technology.
• Experience from employment, placements, voluntary work, lived experience or involvement within SEND.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support students.
• Develop specialist clinical skills in AAC and complex disability.
• Contribute to achieving students' communication goals and independence.

Skills

HCPC-registered SLT

Collaborative teamwork

AAC knowledge

Communication with children

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

AAC technology

Job description

Developing Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5)

Company:

Company: Treloar School and College

Salary: £32,507 –£37,271 (Salary dependent on experience)

£32,507 –£37,271 (Salary dependent on experience)

Recently Qualified SLT? Passionate about SEND and AAC?

Develop your specialist skills in one of the UK's leading specialist education and therapy settings for young people with physical disabilities and complex communication needs.

At Treloar's, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced and highly supportive Speech and Language Therapy team, developing expertise in supporting children and young people with physical disabilities, complex communication needs and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Whether you're a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist or have already started your career, this could be an exciting next step if you're passionate about SEND and keen to develop specialist skills in a unique and rewarding environment.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are an HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist (or able to register soon).
• Have an interest in supporting children and young people with physical disabilities and complex communication needs.
• Have some knowledge, experience or enthusiasm for AAC and communication technology.
• Bring relevant experience from previous employment, placements, voluntary work, lived experience or other involvement within SEND.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Are motivated to learn, develop and build specialist clinical skills.

Why Treloar's?

Our on-site SLT team works closely with colleagues across education, therapy, care and assistive technology to support students to achieve their communication goals and maximise independence.

You’ll receive:

• Regular clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Excellent CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in AAC and complex disability.
• Supportive MDT working within a well-established specialist service.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young disabled people every day.

What we can offer

• Term-time only working (aligned with Hampshire school holidays)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan and Perkbox discounts
• Pension, life insurance and wellbeing support
• Free onsite parking
• Access to wellbeing activities

Join us and develop your career in a supportive, specialist environment where your enthusiasm, potential and commitment are valued just as much as your experience.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for applicants who are already residing in the UK.

Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS Check along with other relevant employment checks.

For access to the child protection policy and practices of the school or college, as well as the policy regarding the employment of ex-offenders, please click on the following LINK