Prior's Court is looking to engage a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy team.
We are very proud to say that following our most recent Ofsted inspection, we have been graded 'Outstanding' in all five areas of inspection. The following comments were made relating to the onsite therapy teams -
1. The highly adept therapeutic input and patrol care that pupils receive here have a profoundly positive impact.
2. A sense of calm and focus pervades each classroom, and disruptions to learning are very rare. This is because staff, supported by the expert therapeutic and nursing team, create the optimal sensory, physical and communication environment.
Please note: A full UK driving licence is required due to our location.
Key information: Salary: £33,600 - £39,900 (pro-rata if part time) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. Part time from 14 hours considered. Contract type: Permanent
The role of Senior Speech and Language Therapist
3. Manage a caseload of autistic YP with complex needs, including assessment, implementation and review of therapy input to ensure progress.
4. To deliver input through use of the Prior’s Court Communication Skills Learning Programme, which will prepare all YP to have a functional communication system to enable them to live healthy, happy, independent lives after leaving Prior’s Court.
5. Use clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret findings from both standardised and non-standardised assessments to identify a young person’s communication strengths and needs.
6. Provide specialist intervention using evidence-based therapy approaches individualised to meet YP’s needs in the areas of (not an exhaustive list) expression, understanding, social communication and AAC (low and high tech.).
7. Contribution to the annual review process by providing high quality written reports, assessment, review of EHCP targets and attending annual review meetings (as appropriate).
8. Support the Head of Therapy to collect evidence of SaLT impact on young person outcomes – including assessment data, case studies and feedback from staff, parents/carers.
9. Responsibility for line management and supervision of less experienced therapists and assistants, as deemed appropriate by the Head of Therapy.
10. Adhere to regular use of progress cycle and that progress of young people is communicated to all interested stakeholders (young people, parents/carers, staff, placing authorities).
11. Liaise with external (NHS and/or independent therapists) to share information and ensure consistent therapy plan across organisations
12. Use of Prior Insight ‘this is me’ plans to devise, write and monitor intervention programmes for implementation by others (e.g. SaLT assistants, teachers, autism practitioners).
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Qualifications
13. Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy (with HCPC registration).
14. Use of clinical reasoning skills for both assessment and intervention planning (e.g. either on student placements or previous SALT role.
15. Ability to use assessment findings to develop therapy programmes.
16. Use of standardised and non-standardised assessments to identify an individual’s communication strengths and needs.
Desirable criteria
17. Experience working and managing caseload as a qualified SALT.
18. Experience working with young people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
19. Knowledge and skills in different communication systems (e.g. signing, symbols, high tech AAC).
20. Attended training in autism specific approaches (e.g., TEACCH, intensive interaction, attention autism)
Benefits
We aim to make all staff feel valued and supported with training and a competitive salary along with providing the knowledge and skills needed to do a great job.
21. 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
22. Company pension (Combined 8% contributions - Employer 5%, Employee 3%)
23. Employee Recognition Schemes, including an annual staff awards programme and Long Service Awards
24. Employee Assistance Programme
25. Access to our full Flexible Benefits package including the option of dental insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness, increased life insurance, partner life insurance self-funded health cash plan and many others
How to apply
Read through the application documents below, then. Someone from the recruitment team will be in touch with you within three working days.
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All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.
The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.
We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.
Published: 14th August, 2024
Updated: 14th May, 2025
Author: Alfie Weatherhead
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