Speech & Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in Aylesbury seeks a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and support for young individuals with Autistic Spectrum Condition. This role offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration with educational staff, and involves working in a well-equipped environment. The therapist will ensure effective communication strategies are integrated into practice to enhance educational participation.

Benefits

Fantastic professional development opportunities

Partnership Opportunities with Universities

Access to sports facilities after work

Employee Assistance Programme with discounts and counselling

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered or pending registration if newly qualified.
• Experience working in specialist school settings or similar areas is beneficial.
• Passion for supporting individuals with needs.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment and management of language and communication difficulties.
• Develop SLT care plans and evaluate impact within educational settings.
• Train staff to incorporate specialist strategies in their practice.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Management of language difficulties

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

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Hours: Monday - Friday full-time

Location: Aylesbury

About the role:

Working in a private special school providing education and care for up to 176 young people with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) aged between 11-19.

The school are proud to have gained an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in September 2021 and to hold the National Autistic Society Advanced Accreditation.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

• Assessment, treatment and management of a wide range of language and communication difficulties
• Develop SLT care plans, based on best practice via a range of direct and/or indirect models of delivery within an educational setting, evaluating the impact the individual, considering the barriers to activity and participation within the educational setting
• Train education staff to incorporate specialist strategies and intervention . approaches into their practice and participate in monitoring the effectiveness of that training
• Communicate complex condition related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team

What’s in it for you as a Speech and Language Therapist:

• Fantastic continued professional development - Dedicated Directors of Curriculum and Coaching support staff encourage employees to gain QTS, complete ECT and provide structured development for all staff
• Partnership Opportunities with Universities
• Our schools are well equipped with sports facilities that staff can access after the working day.
• Employee Assistance Programme - includes employee discounts, counselling, and a cash health plan

What we are looking for in a Speech and Language Therapist:

• HCPC Registered or pending registration if newly qualified
• Experience, either life experience, placement or in post, working in relevant areas (e.g. learning disability, specialist school settings, mental health settings) will be of benefit
• Demonstrating a passion for supporting individuals with these needs

Next steps:

If you are interested to hear more, either hit the APPLY NOW button or reach out to Lucy on 020 4602 4083 or [emailprotected]