Speech & Language Therapist - Maternity Cover (Special Needs)

Percy Hedley Foundation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Have the school holidays off!

Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’?s

Wellbeing support

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Card

Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card

Job summary

The Percy Hedley Foundation is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist for a maternity cover within Hedley’s College’s multidisciplinary Therapy team. You will work with students requiring specialist communication support and contribute to a dynamic service across sites in the Northeast.

Role involves input on high-tech and low-tech AAC, signing systems and management of a caseload with complex needs, including dysphagia where required. Term-time, temporary post.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex speech, language and communication needs.
• Provide input on AAC, signing systems and expressive/receptive communication methods.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary therapy team and caseload management.

Job description

The Percy Hedley Foundation is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist for a maternity cover within Hedley’s College’s multidisciplinary Therapy team. You will work with students requiring specialist communication support and contribute to a dynamic service across sites in the Northeast.

Role involves input on high-tech and low-tech AAC, signing systems and management of a caseload with complex needs, including dysphagia where required. Term-time, temporary post.