Speech and Language Therapist

Keys Children; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Professional Development

NEST pension scheme

Refer a friend £500 bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking an enthusiastic HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist to join Liverpool Progressive School in Liverpool. You will deliver high-quality services for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs, collaborating with the Clinical Team.

The role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) near Liverpool L9 1NR, with safeguarding in place and opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist is required.
• Strong interest in attachment and developmental trauma.
• Post-qualification SEN education experience and familiarity with SaLT assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality speech and language therapy services for pupils with complex needs.
• Intervene and consult as part of the Clinical Team to support SEND pupils.
• Collaborate with other professionals to support pupils across settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

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Location: Liverpool L9 1NR
Salary: Up To £45,000
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)

Purpose of Role

We are recruiting an enthusiastic HCPC Qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join Liverpool Progressive School. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality services for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties, complex needs and a range of associated social, emotional, interaction and sensory difficulties.

As part of the wider Clinical Team, you will benefit from strong support from our in-house Clinical Team and Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Intervention and consultation
• Playing a key role in the provision of high-quality services for pupils with complex special educational needs and disabilities
• Working with the support of other professionals within our Clinical Team in this varied and rewarding role

Requirements

• HCPC registered
• Interest in attachment and developmental trauma
• Post qualification experience of SEN education and familiarity with a variety of SaLT assessments tools and interventions appropriate to the needs of children and young people with complex needs
• Experience in sensory integration and sensory-based interventions
• Passionate champions of students with SEND
• Have a full-UK Driving License and access to a vehicle

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group

• Continuing Professional Development investment provided, enhancing career
• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

Keys is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.