Speech and Language Therapist - Children's SEN School

Outcomes First Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist in London to join their team. This role emphasizes improving work/life balance with participation in the 4-Day Working Week initiative. Candidates should have a recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy and experience with neuro-diversity and complex communication challenges. The position offers a competitive training allowance and various benefits including support for mental health and family growth.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree.
• Experience with complex communication issues relating to autism.
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary well-being and therapeutic team.
• Provide essential services to meet the needs of the people in our care.

Skills

Clear and concise report writing

Experience with complex communication issues

Knowledge of autism and related disorders

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree

Job description

Job Description

Our colleagues wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4‑Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). Are you a Speech and Language Therapist excited to work during times of transformative change? Are you experienced, or have a keen interest, in working with the challenges associated with neuro‑diversity (Autism, ADHD), complex and developmental trauma and complex needs? Do you want to help create a nationally important resource with the substantial backing of one of the leading providers of education for young people with SEN? We are growing our Clinical Teams and are looking for Speech and Language Therapists throughout London to work within our SEN Schools. You will be a part of a multi‑disciplinary well‑being and therapeutic team who provide essential services to meet the needs of the people we care for.

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree. Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities. Experience with complex communication issues relating to autism, including language disorder, dyspraxia, sensory impairment, learning disabilities/difficulties and associated challenging behaviour. Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Benefits

• ₣2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters: access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS
• We are committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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