Speech & Language Therapist

Salutem Care And Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join their supportive team and improve student outcomes in communication. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with secondary-aged students in a specialist school, providing tailored therapy and support. With excellent resources and a commitment to professional development, this position ensures a fulfilling career path for dedicated individuals.

Benefits

Clinical support and supervision

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience providing Speech and Language Therapy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.
• Knowledge of communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and group Speech and Language Therapy sessions.
• Support assessment for EHCP annual reviews.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and teachers.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

About The Company
Speech And Language Therapist
We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist
Salary: £30,339 - £37,029 pa (FT 40hrs, 52wks £37,731 - £46,051)dependent upon experience
37.5 hours per week. Term Time only. Permanent role.
Based at Ingfield Manor School, Billingshurst, RH14 9AX
Woodview is a specialist educational provision for secondary aged students who require support with Speech, Language and Communication. Woodview students are taught in small class sizes and supported by specialist teaching staff, specialist learning support assistants, an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), and Occupational Therapist (OT). We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our specialist teaching team to support our students.
Our school is an exciting and rewarding place to work with excellent resources, a strong transdisciplinary team, and a drive to provide holistic, individualised education and therapy for all our students. Clinical support and supervision are provided and there are opportunities for continued professional development.

About The Role
Responsibilities:

- To provide direct Speech and Language Therapy sessions in either 1:1, paired or small groups to support students to work towards their current Speech, Language, and Communication goals.
- To support teaching staff with differentiating learning tasks to support students with varying levels of SLCN.
- To provide assessment of student’s Speech, Language, and Communication to contribute to Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) annual reviews.
- To work in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist and specialist teaching staff.
- To support teaching staff to plan and deliver a neurodiversity affirming social skills curriculum which supports the students understanding of themselves and self-advocacy skills.
- To implement group and individual communication programs in collaboration with the team, to be involved in associated planning and preparation and share expertise/knowledge.
- To be responsible for the integration of the school’s communication strategy to enable pupils to access the whole curriculum.
- To identify requirements for resources and share these with the Lead Speech and Language Therapist.
- To work alongside other team members, delegating roles for assessment and monitoring of communication skill development as appropriate
- To maintain up to date knowledge of research and clinical practice, identify service development opportunities and implement these in consultation with the Lead Speech and Language Therapist.

Safeguarding:Salutem Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview so that any relevant issues arising can be taken up during the interview.
The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. If you subscribe to the DBS update service please bring your certificate to the interview. By providing your certificate, you give us consent to check your certificate if offered the job.
Closing date:4th of July
Interviews to be conducted, week commencing the9th of July.