School-Based Pediatric Speech & Language Therapist

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Hall School is seeking a HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist to deliver therapy and education programmes for pupils with mild to moderate SEN/SpLD. You will assess needs, plan and deliver 1:1 and group sessions, and contribute to progress reports and curriculum integration.

You will collaborate with caregivers and teaching staff, provide targeted targets for IEPs, and participate in EHCP reviews, safeguarding, and related pupil support across the school environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience in paediatric S&LT.
• Knowledge of SEN/SpLD needs and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of risk management, health & safety and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments for each pupil on your caseload in order to determine their individual speech, language and communication needs.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate 1:1 and group evidence based therapy programmes to develop skills in receptive/expressive spoken language, attention and listening, social communication, AAC and other areas where appropriate.
• Manage (with support) a caseload of children with a range of speech, language and communication needs relating to ASD, global developmental delay, and other conditions.
• Ensure good preparation for and participation in team meetings and all parents meetings, including curriculum evenings, IEP meetings, and annual reviews of EHCP meetings.
• Develop effective working relationships and strong communication skills with school staff in order to liaise and problem solve as well as to train staff in relevant therapeutic strategies tailored to the needs of the children.

Skills

Paediatric S&LT experience

SEN/SpLD knowledge

Safeguarding commitment

Risk management awareness

Job description

Chelsea Hall School is seeking a HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist to deliver therapy and education programmes for pupils with mild to moderate SEN/SpLD. You will assess needs, plan and deliver 1:1 and group sessions, and contribute to progress reports and curriculum integration.

You will collaborate with caregivers and teaching staff, provide targeted targets for IEPs, and participate in EHCP reviews, safeguarding, and related pupil support across the school environment.