Speech & Language Therapist - SEN Specialist (Hybrid)

Horizonstrust; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team at Abbey Hill Academy, providing specialist support across the Trust and contributing to the communication development of students with diverse needs.

You will work with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to implement personalised strategies, develop communication-friendly environments and deliver targeted interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
• Willingness to develop expertise in a specialist educational environment.
• Knowledge or experience with Makaton, SCERTS, Widgit or Talking Mats is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessment, support and interventions for students with speech, language and communication needs.
• Promote understanding of Speech, Language and Communication Needs across the academy community.
• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals to support communication goals.

Skills

Speech therapy

AAC

Collaborative work

Tools

Makaton

Widgit

SCERTS

Talking Mats

Job description

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team at Abbey Hill Academy, providing specialist support across the Trust and contributing to the communication development of students with diverse needs.

You will work with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to implement personalised strategies, develop communication-friendly environments and deliver targeted interventions.