Job Opportunity: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
We are looking for a dedicated Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team and provide vital support to students with physical disabilities, severe and profound multiple learning difficulties, and complex needs.
Role Overview:
As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver tailored therapy to help students improve their communication skills. This will involve working directly with pupils through individual, group, or teacher-directed sessions. Your work will be key in helping students access and benefit fully from their educational programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver effective speech and language therapy sessions that meet the individual needs of students
* Assess the communication abilities of both current students and new referrals to identify areas of need
* Work closely with teachers and other professionals, providing training and advice to support therapy goals within the classroom and beyond
* Develop clear, professional reports and records that track student progress and inform ongoing support plans
* Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure speech and language therapy is fully integrated into each student’s broader educational and developmental goals
About You:
You will have a strong background in working with children and young people who have complex needs, a passion for improving communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly with a variety of professionals, families, and carers.
Additional Information:
The job description may be reviewed and updated annually to reflect the evolving needs of the school and its pupils.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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