Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support students with communication and language needs. The role involves assessing students, delivering targeted interventions, and supporting staff to implement communication strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess students with speech, language, and communication needs
* Deliver one-to-one and small group speech and language interventions
* Develop individual communication support plans
* Provide strategies for staff to support communication in lessons
* Support students with expressive and receptive language difficulties
* Work with students with SEN, including ASD and communication needs
* Liaise with parents/carers regarding communication support
* Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff
* Maintain accurate assessment and intervention records
* Review progress and adapt support accordingly
Essential Criteria
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification
* Experience supporting children or young people with communication needs
* Understanding of speech, language, and communication difficulties
* Strong assessment and intervention skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable Criteria
* Experience working in an education setting
* Experience supporting students with SEN or ASD
* Knowledge of communication interventions and strategies
* Experience delivering group interventions
* Membership of relevant professional body
Safeguarding Statement
This role involves working with children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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