Speech and Language Therapist – SEN Primary School – Chertsey

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Job summary

A leading educational service provider is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their team in Chertsey, Surrey. This permanent position offers an opportunity to work with children aged 4-11 in a specialist primary school, managing unique caseloads and delivering innovative therapy. The role is set within a supportive environment that facilitates professional development and includes generous benefits such as annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave, 10 weeks per year

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing day during term time

Mental Health First Aiders

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Discounted staff lunches

Comprehensive induction programme

Continued professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Expertise in communication needs and AAC.
• Knowledge of autism and dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of children with complex communication needs.
• Conduct assessments and implement tailored therapy programs.
• Collaborate with educators to develop Individual Education Plans.

Skills

Expertise in speech, language, and communication needs

Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders

AAC methods

Dysphagia

Education

HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 5/6
Location: Chertsey, Surrey
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Rate: £38K-£42K
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity? Our client in Chertsey, Surrey is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join their team at a SEN Primary School. This permanent position offers the chance to work with children aged 4-11, using your skills and knowledge in a specialist educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a specialist caseload of children with severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs within the school.
• Conduct detailed assessments, including differential diagnosis and implementing tailored therapy programs.
• Deliver innovative therapy, using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to develop and monitor Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews.
• Participate in pre-admission assessments and help shape each pupil’s personalized development plan.
• Work autonomously, contributing to research and curriculum development to advance therapeutic practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
  
• Expertise in speech, language, and communication needs, with knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, AAC, and dysphagia.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave, 10 weeks per year
• Annual salary reviews • Employee assistance programme providing a confidential helpline
• 1 wellbeing day to be taken during term time each year • A team of Mental Health First Aiders in school
• Staff appreciation gestures throughout the year
• Contributory pension scheme • Life assurance cover • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave • Free eye test
• Interest-free annual season ticket loan and bike loan • Plenty of onsite parking • Discounted staff lunches
• A comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running • Continued professional development and training opportunities, and regular professional support

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