Job Ref No. ECC7065-256S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 7 point 19 to Scale 10 point 35
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 15/05/2025 Midday
Date of Interviews: WC 02/06/2025
Pay Range: Scale 7 point 19 (£31,067) up to scale 10 point 35 (£44,711), depending on experience, in line with NHS band 5 & band 6.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm (Monday to Thursday), 8.30am to 4.00pm (Friday), with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Job Description
We are seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our school and college team. You will join a well-established and friendly team, with CPD opportunities provided and encouraged. We offer professional development and career growth within our expanding trust.
The team works closely with staff and other professionals to support children's speech, language, and communication needs across the school and college. Your role includes managing your caseload, assessing children, planning therapy based on evidence and your expertise, and delivering training to staff and parents/carers as needed.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills supporting children aged 4-18 with communication difficulties. We seek a team player who is productive, creative, and positive.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details.
If interested, we look forward to hearing from you!
About You
You will act as an ambassador for the school and Hope Learning Community, liaising with staff to meet student needs. You should be patient, kind, enthusiastic, with a good sense of humour and a diligent work ethic, promoting a professional and caring image aligned with our values of Respect, Excellence, and Friendship.
About Us
Market Field School and College has been enriching students' lives for over 40 years. Since moving into a purpose-built environment in 2015, we benefit from excellent facilities. With over 500 students, we are one of the largest special schools in Essex, offering diverse and dynamic daily experiences.
Why Work with Hope Learning Community?
* Opportunities for CPD training
* Free health and wellbeing services, including GP appointments and counselling
* A welcoming school community
For an informal chat or to visit, contact Jen Cronshaw at JCronshaw@marketfield.essex.sch.uk or 01206 825 195.
Application Process
Complete and submit an application form via our website or email it to hrenquiries@marketfield.essex.sch.uk. Only fully completed forms will be accepted; CVs and cover letters are not considered.
For further info, contact us at 01206 825195 or HRenquiries@marketfield.essex.sch.uk.
All staff undergo a probationary period. Our recruitment process includes safeguarding checks, criminal record disclosures, and online vetting. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity.
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Contact Details
Ruth Whitehead
Market Field School
School Road, Elmstead Market
Essex, CO7 7ET
Telephone: 01206 825195
Email: admin@marketfield.essex.sch.uk
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