Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Band 5/6 Therapist to work with Children with SEMH, ASD and
associated needs.
The salary full-time and not pro rata (part time considered)
The role is term time, plus an additional 15 days per year should the role
require attending meetings during school holiday time.
Your role will be to play a pivotal part in supporting children to achieve the
outcomes agreed in conjunction with the school and family through a range of
activities.
You will have
Experience of working with children and young people either within mainstream or specialist schools and centres
Experience of working on communication and interaction targets Ability to adapt your approach and communication style to help children communicate
We aim to deliver the right support at the right time, through assessment and intervention, and equipping families and staff with the skills and resources to work together to help and support children with SLCN.
They follow the set models to offer universal, targeted and specialist support for children, families, and the school workforce, and work with children and young people with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plan).
This
advert will close early if there is sufficient interest before the closing
date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.
Main duties of the job
About the Service we provide
The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of our schools group SEND offer, working collaboratively within their own Therapy Team central services.
Working individually with a child/ young person within the school Modelling strategies to class teachers/ teaching assistants
Working with a small group
Creating resources for the therapy team
About us
Moral Purpose:
At Serenity Education we are dedicated to meeting the academic,
therapeutic, and vocational needs of our students. Our mission is to create,
adapt, and implement functional curricula necessary to meet the diverse
individual needs of our student population and increase current and future
independence.
Aim:
To holistically promote Inclusion, Independence, and Self-worth in all
areas of school life.
Vision:
We are intrinsically humanistic in all of our
approaches. Serenity School by virtue of its name has been established as an
independent schools group with the sole purpose to nurture, care and eliminate
barriers that harm and prevent natural childhood development that are commonly
associated with vulnerable children and their families.
We offer a unique, life changing education
experience by delivering a curriculum that is differentiated to the demands of
each students educational needs, delivering academic outcomes whilst also
supporting them successfully through Personal, Social, Health Education that
can be significant limiting factor in their lives. We do this successfully by
offering a three-tier curriculum to meet a wide range of ASD and related needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Speech & Language Therapist Band 5/6
We have a large and supportive team and you would be training therapy assistants, and
joint working with SEND Lead across the Group.
The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of the schools
group SEND offer, working collaboratively within their own Therapy Team central
services.
They
aim to deliver the right support at the right time, through assessment and
intervention, and equipping families and staff with the skills and resources to
work together to help and support children with SLCN.
They
follow the set models to offer universal, targeted and specialist support for
children, families, and the school workforce, and work with children and young
people with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plan).
About
the role
The role will be offered at full time. Full time equates to 38.5 hours per
week, across 37 weeks of the year. The salary full-time and not pro rata.
We
will consider part time applicants.
The role is term time, plus an additional 15 days per year should the role
require attending meetings during school holiday time.
Your role will be to play a pivotal part in supporting children to achieve the
outcomes agreed in conjunction with the school and family through a range of
activities:
Working individually with a child/ young person within the school Modelling strategies to class teachers/ teaching assistants
Working with a small group
Creating resources for the therapy team
Requirements
Experience of working with children and young people either
within mainstream or specialist schools and centres
Experience of working on communication and interaction targets
Ability to adapt your approach and communication style to help
children communicate
All therapy staff are provided with a laptop and access to a mobile phone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Speech & Language Therapist Band 5/6
We have a large and supportive team and you would be training therapy assistants, and
joint working with SEND Lead across the Group.
The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of the schools
group SEND offer, working collaboratively within their own Therapy Team central
services.
They
aim to deliver the right support at the right time, through assessment and
intervention, and equipping families and staff with the skills and resources to
work together to help and support children with SLCN.
They
follow the set models to offer universal, targeted and specialist support for
children, families, and the school workforce, and work with children and young
people with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plan).
About
the role
The role will be offered at full time. Full time equates to 38.5 hours per
week, across 37 weeks of the year. The salary full-time and not pro rata.
We
will consider part time applicants.
The role is term time, plus an additional 15 days per year should the role
require attending meetings during school holiday time.
Your role will be to play a pivotal part in supporting children to achieve the
outcomes agreed in conjunction with the school and family through a range of
activities:
Working individually with a child/ young person within the school Modelling strategies to class teachers/ teaching assistants
Working with a small group
Creating resources for the therapy team
Requirements
Experience of working with children and young people either
within mainstream or specialist schools and centres
Experience of working on communication and interaction targets
Ability to adapt your approach and communication style to help
children communicate
All therapy staff are provided with a laptop and access to a mobile phone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapist Band 5/6
- HCPC Registered
- Experience working within Education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapist Band 5/6
- HCPC Registered
- Experience working within Education
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).