Speech & Language Therapist

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist for a unique residential school in Broadstairs, England. The role involves leading a Communication Team to support children with autism and severe learning difficulties. Responsibilities include developing communication skills, guiding staff and families, and working collaboratively with educational teams. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young people and is situated near sandy beaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist Communication Team to support children and young adults with complex needs.
• Develop the students' overall communication and language skills.
• Act as the point of reference for communication and language issues.
• Provide support and guidance on developing functional communication skills.

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist

Location: Broadstairs

Salary: up to £33k DOE

Our client is a unique residential school for children between the ages of 5 & 19. It is situated in 13 acres of parkland just a few hundred metres from the sandy beaches of Broadstairs. They seek to meet the needs of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties with associated behaviours that may be challenging and have achieved national recognition for our developments in Communication and Behaviour Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist Communication Team (including the Learning Resources Centre) to support children and young adults with complex needs including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Severe Learning Disabilities and associated challenging behaviours.
• Develop the students' overall communication and language skills with a focus on functional skills in everyday life, working in close collaboration with all contact staff and teams.
• Take the lead on all communication and language issues, acting as the point of reference for educational and residential staff teams at all levels.
• Provide support, guidance and professional development to child contact staff and families on developing functional communication skills.

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About Morgan Jones

This role is being handled by Morgan Jones Recruitment & HR Consultants. We have been established as a quality recruitment business for over 16 years with a reputation for fair and equal representation.

We see each applicant as an individual and will treat you accordingly.