Speech and Language Therapist

Heathermount School; Sunninghill; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Life Insurance cover 2 x your basic

Subsidised lunches

Employee assistance and well-being

Job summary

Heathermount School is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our onsite multi-disciplinary therapy team. You will work autonomously within the school setting, delivering high-quality therapy alongside our lead SALTs and contributing to service development.

You will also train colleagues and collaborate with families and professionals to support students’ communication needs. The role includes assessments, diagnoses and management of complex speech, language and communication needs,

Qualifications

• HCPC recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Autonomous professional working within a therapy team.
• Experience with assessment, diagnosis and management of paediatric SLCN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy to students alongside lead SALTs and train others.
• Contribute to shaping a developing service and pursue ideas with support from senior staff.
• Lead or contribute to service-specific projects within the school context.
• Work with families, peers and other professionals to support student outcomes.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Family engagement

Education

HCPC recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

As a Speech and Language Therapist at Heathermount School, you will be an integral part of our dynamic onsite multi-disciplinary therapy team dedicated to building the confidence of students and preparing them for life.

Our therapy team provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Clinical Psychology.

The role

As an autonomous professional working within our therapy team, you will help to provide a high-quality educational experience for our young people. Alongside the lead SALTs, you will deliver therapy, train others, and help to shape a developing service while enhancing your own clinical skills. You will contribute to service specific projects and could follow through your own ideas with the support of the experienced lead SALT. You will need a HCPC recognised speech and language degree. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and management of children with complex speech, language, and communication needs. You will work closely with families, peers, and professionals across the education setting.

If you are enthusiastic, keen to learn and share our commitment to maximising every child's potential we would love to hear from you.

Our school

Heathermount is a forward looking and ambitious specialist school in Ascot. We provide education for children and young people aged between 4 and 19 years who have a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition (ASC) and may face other challenges such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We are a well-resourced day school with excellent facilities and benefit from 14 acres of beautiful grounds which we make good use of to improve students' well-being.

Our students follow one of three learning pathways which consider their individual needs, and we offer a range of qualifications and learning experiences from ASDAN and Functional Skills through to Level 2 NVQ/BTEC and GCSE's.

Therapeutic practices and input are embedded throughout the school day and our therapy team is an integral part of the school community, collaborating closely with staff, students, and families.

Why work for us

• The opportunity to work as part of a team of therapy staff and teachers dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for students.
• The opportunity to work with children right through to secondary providing ongoing professional development and variety.
• Small group, one to one and class work opportunities.
• Small caseloads and the opportunity to undertake comprehensive assessments, deliver therapy and see outcomes achieved.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Support and supervision from a more senior Speech and Language therapist for more complex cases.
• A competitive salary and contributions to your pension.

Benefits included

• Performance related bonus
• Life Insurance cover @ 2 x your basic salary
• Subsidised lunches
• Employee assistance and well-being support and advice