Lead Speech & Language Therapist – Complex Needs School

The Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; On-site; GBP 41,898 - 45,793; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer pension contribution

26 days annual leave + bank holidays (

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health and wellbeing support (D

Nest childcare provision in Ashington

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join Castle School, a specialist provision for children and young people with complex SLCN. You will lead the speech and language provision across the school and support the development of integrated therapy within the school environment.

You will manage a highly specialist caseload, deliver assessments and evidence-based interventions, and work with multidisciplinary teams to improve

Responsibilities

• Hold lead responsibility for Speech, Language and Communication provision across the school
• Manage a highly specialist caseload, delivering assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based intervention
• Design and implement individualised therapy programmes for children and young people with complex SLCN
• Work collaboratively with the lead Occupational Therapist to drive forward our vision of integrating therapy within the school environment
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including education, health, and social care professionals
• Support families and carers to create positive communication environments beyond school

Job description

The Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join Castle School, a specialist provision for children and young people with complex SLCN. You will lead the speech and language provision across the school and support the development of integrated therapy within the school environment.

You will manage a highly specialist caseload, deliver assessments and evidence-based interventions, and work with multidisciplinary teams to improve