Speech & Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A new SEN school in Slough seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to establish services for young people with SEMH and ASC needs. The role involves assessment, treatment, and planning interventions while providing training and professional development support to educational staff.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Partnership with universities

Access to sports facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in learning disability or specialist school settings is beneficial.
• Demonstrating passion for supporting individuals with SEMH and ASC needs.
• Willingness to complete dysphagia competency framework.

Responsibilities

• Set up the new school service and manage communication with stakeholders.
• Develop and evaluate SLT care plans for students.
• Train staff on intervention strategies and monitor their effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Treatment planning

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

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Salary: Band 6 or Band 7 role available. Salary range £40K - £52K

Hours: Monday - Friday full-time

Location: Slough

About the role:

A brand new SEN school opening in Slough, which provides education and care for 30 young people between the ages of 11 to 16 years, with SEMH and ASC needs. Pupil numbers will increase to 70 over time. The school boasts specialist classrooms and extensive external grounds.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

• Work autonomously to set up the new school service
• 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
• Willingness to complete dysphagia eating, drinking and swallowing competency framework

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]