School Speech & Language Therapist - Equivalent to NHS Band 5/6

School Speech & Language Therapist - Equivalent to NHS Band 5/6

Band 5 or Band 6 Experience Dependent

ASAP start

Salary: £43,542 - £49,638 per annum

Permanent I Full time | Part-time or Flexible Working Hours

Term-Time + 3 Weeks (Hours spread out through the term) | 37.5 hours per week

East London

We are seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing school & college team. You would be joining a well-established and friendly speech and language team where CPD opportunities are provided and encouraged. We can offer opportunities for professional development and career growth within the expanding trust.

Regular supervision would be provided by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. Free parking and lunch provided.

The speech and language team works closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support the speech, language, and communication needs of the children across the school and college. Our aim is for all children to have a form of communication that works for them, that enables them to access the curriculum and that is functional so that they can use it outside of school and college. To do this you would be expected to manage your own caseload, assess children across the school and to then use the evidence base, your knowledge and experience to plan the level of therapy. You would also be expected to carry out training sessions for teachers, teaching assistants and parents/carers when needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills supporting children with a range of communication difficulties from the age of 4-18 years.

We are looking for a therapist who enjoys being part of a hard-working team, and who is productive, creative and has a positive attitude.

This role would suit newly qualified therapists as well as therapists who have experience of working with children with Autism and learning difficulties.

Salary would reflect that experience. Part-time and job share would be considered.

Main Duties of the job

·         Assess pupils’ speech, language and communication needs.

·         Deliver and monitor appropriate speech and language therapy programmes to support education and learning.

·         Maintain appropriate records of pupils’ progress using the SOAP format in accordance with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

·         Manage and prioritise own caseload.

·         Liaise with teachers, parents and carers with regards to speech, language and communication issues and set joint targets.

·         Work co-operatively within the school Multidisciplinary team.

·         Produce timely Speech and Language Therapy Reports documenting pupils’ progress and set new targets for Annual Review paperwork and EHCPs.

·         Attendance at school meetings as appropriate including whole school meetings and annual review meetings.

·         Dimensions and Limits of Authority

·         Accountable for own professional actions, but work is managed by

·         Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

Teaching/Training Responsibilities

·         Provide communication advice to other professionals working in the school, including teachers, school nurse, LSAs, Educational Psychologists.

·         Assist with and support school staff training.

·         Assist with and support Makaton training and use throughout the school.

·         Assist with and support outreach training in other schools/in related organisation such as CWD team.

·         Assist Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in training Speech and Language Therapy students and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.

Other Duties

·         Contribute to discussions on school policies and services.

·         Demonstrate own duties, work with and advise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.

·         Take on additional skills relevant to post.

·         May contribute to school research projects.

To apply for this Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or 6 role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or 6 role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or 6 role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or 6 role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or 6 role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or 6 role opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or 6 role within 48 hours.

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