Serenity Education Group

Speech and Language Therapist

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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.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 to £35,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Term time hours

Reference number

N0064-24-0000

Job locations

Serenity School Coulsdon

Rowans Hill

Chipstead Village

Surrey

CR5 3QG


Serenity Secondary Eltham

70 Court Road

London

SE9 5NP


Serenity School

Atlantic House, Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges,

Crawley,

West Sussex.

RH10 1QQ


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).

Employer details

Employer name

Serenity Education Group

Address

Serenity School Coulsdon

Rowans Hill

Chipstead Village

Surrey

CR5 3QG


Employer's website

https://serenityschool.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Serenity Education Group

Address

Serenity School Coulsdon

Rowans Hill

Chipstead Village

Surrey

CR5 3QG


Employer's website

https://serenityschool.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR/Recruitment Officer

Assumpta Ugo

augo@serenityschool.org.uk

01737824010

Details

Date posted

29 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 to £35,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Term time hours

Reference number

N0064-24-0000

Job locations

Serenity School Coulsdon

Rowans Hill

Chipstead Village

Surrey

CR5 3QG


Serenity Secondary Eltham

70 Court Road

London

SE9 5NP


Serenity School

Atlantic House, Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges,

Crawley,

West Sussex.

RH10 1QQ


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