Speech and Language therapist

VALENCE SCHOOL; Westerham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School holidays

Pension scheme

Well-being sessions

Discounts

Free parking

CPD support

Job summary

VALENCE SCHOOL in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our specialist school therapy team, delivering high quality therapy to students with complex communication needs within an educational setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, manage a defined caseload, contribute to EHCP processes and support staff in embedding communication strategies into daily practice.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with post-qualification experience.
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex communication needs.
• Experience in an educational setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality Speech and Language Therapy within an educational setting.
• Assess, intervene and support students with complex needs.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to EHCP processes.

Skills

Speech and language therapy

Assessment

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Speech and Language therapist to join our specialist school therapy team supporting children and young people with complex communication needs. You will deliver high quality speech and language therapy to students within an educational setting embedding strategies into daily routines. Working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) you will help remove communication barriers and support students' engagement, learning and wellbeing. The role is advertised as 30 hours per week, term time only although we are flexible on working hours and days., This role offers the opportunity to deliver high quality, evidence-based therapy providing assessment, targeted intervention and support to students with a range of complex needs, working with a multidisciplinary therapy team across education and residential settings. The role will manage a defined case load, contribute to EHCP processes and support staff in embedding communication strategies into daily practice.

You will be a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with significant post qualification experience and have experience supporting children or young people with complex communication needs. You will have strong assessment, intervention and clinical reasoning skills, be confident working collaboratively and be willing to undertake dysphagia training if required. Experience working in an educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Us:

• Work-life balance including school holidays off, no evenings, weekends or on-call working
• Generous pension scheme & life cover
• Staff well-being sessions and support
• Retail discounts and subsidised meals
• Free on-site parking and refreshments
• Access to supervision and continuing professional development
• A supportive and experienced MDT with strong clinical leadership