Speach and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

Permanent Role £40,000 - £50,000 per annum - Term Time Only

As well as offering therapy sessions according to their own specialism, the therapist will have a therapeutic presence across the schools and lead whole-staff training. The successful candidate will have to be a flexible team- player and be able to offer therapeutic intervention that aids children s emotional well-being and learning.

You will be a role-model of best practice and demonstrate support and care of the children at the very highest of levels.

The therapist will be able to draw upon their knowledge, skills and expertise of other professionals with experience of working with children who present challenging behaviour and who have significant and complex social, emotional and learning needs. The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively with colleagues (teaching, support and therapeutic) to maximise progress for all children, The therapist may work therapeutically one to one with a specific child or may support a small group or whole class, depending on need. The therapist will support the successful operation of all aspects of this school, as directed by the leadership team.

Essential Qualifications

At least current degree level, fully qualified therapist in own specialised field & associated registration with appropriate body (i.e. BACP)

Experience of working with children & young people in challenging contexts

A range of experience in own specialised therapeutic field

High level of competence in English and mathematics

An appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom (or similar) environment with children with SEN who present challenging behaviour

Further training or qualifications related to therapy, children & young people, special educational needs and/or leadership & management

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