Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

The Aurora-Group; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Qualified Speech and Language Therapist at their schools in Norwich. This role involves developing integrated therapy services for children with communication difficulties, working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality assessment and intervention.

Benefits

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Free lunch when working

Perkbox - offering high street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Fully funded training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC.
• Hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing assessment of students’ speech, language and social communication skills.
• Delivery of speech and language therapy interventions in small groups.
• Development and implementation of communication programmes.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good time-management and organisation skills

Education

Professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent

Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC

Job description

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Location Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ

Salary £32,302.40 - £38,729.60 per year dependant on qualifications and experience

Hours 40 hours per week - Full year contract

Aurora White House School and Aurora Eccles School

We’re currently looking to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist. To contribute to and further develop an integrated Speech and Language Therapy service for the pupils at Aurora Eccles (secondary) and White House (primary) Schools. To provide a dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking all aspects of Speech and Language Therapy clinical duties within the ethical framework provided by the rules of professional conduct. To provide a high standard of Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students, including advice, information and training to relevant parents, carers and professionals in line with proposed intervention plans.

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Eccles and White House Schools in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 6 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning.

With small classes, typically 7 children and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.

To take a virtual look around the schools please click here Eccles Virtual Tour Or White House Virtual Tour

Key Accountabilities

• Initial and ongoing assessment of students’ speech, language and social communication skills as per caseload
• Writing professional assessment reports following assessments and progress reports for annual review of EHCP
• The development, implementation and review of communication programmes
• Delivery of speech and language therapy interventions, direct and indirect, 11 or in small groups, as appropriate
• To deliver and adapt speech, language and social communication interventions across the school with a predominant focus on delivering therapy in small groups
• To create visual supports such as Social Stories, visual timetables etc
• Provision of advice and support to education teams, families, carers and other relevant parties.
• Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working, to ensure joined-up management (for complex needs)
• Effective multi-disciplinary working with staff teams - target setting and supporting the delivery of individual programmes within the curriculum
• Promotion of a Total Communication approach across the service.
• To develop and deliver or support in delivering staff training on various aspects of communication.
• Delegation of tasks to therapy assistants or other support staff where appropriate.
• To contribute to the development of the wider service implementation plan in respect of speech and language therapy input.
  
  
  

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Eccles and White House schools when required. Please see the link below for our full job description

Qualifications

Job Description - SALT

• To be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
• To hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
  
  
  

Knowledge And Experience

• Knowledge of a range of therapy interventions appropriate to the cohort of students
• Knowledge of behaviour support
• Knowledge of the impact of trauma and adverse early childhood experiences on communication
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions
• Have a clear understanding of relevant protection procedures and health and safety procedures including safeguarding and manual handling procedures.
• Working with children or young people with learning disabilities
• Working with children or young people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team
  
  
  

Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to others and develop good working relationships.
• Good time-management and organisation skills.
• Ability to assess and implement integrated therapy plans, based on identified needs.
• Good IT skills for administration, presentations, recording and reporting systems.
  
  
  

Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave
• Free lunch when working
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme and Bike to work scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Family Swim
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
  
  
  

How to apply

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

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