The South-East Surrey Speech and Language Therapy team are looking for an experienced therapist to work in one of our MLD schools. You will work as part of a small team—including Therapists and Assistants—and be supported by a Team Lead with specialist skills. This role is part of Surrey County Council’s local offer to support the special educational needs and disabilities of children and young people within schools.
Responsibilities
* Clinical decision‑making in conjunction with school/college staff around the level of support needed for your defined caseload.
* Working with Speech and Language Therapy Assistants to set targets and monitor the delivery and outcomes of their work.
* Assessment, advice and intervention for children with a range of speech, language and communication needs within your caseload. Where a joint multidisciplinary approach is essential, you will be supported by your clinical team leader.
* Supporting junior members of the team, line‑managing others and taking on students.
* Contributing to and delivering training for schools and other team members.
Qualifications
* Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as an SLT with completed NQP competencies.
* Registered with the HCPC and the RCSLT, and eligible to work in the UK.
* Working knowledge of the English education system, National Curriculum and SEND code of practice.
* Experience of supporting and training others, including newly qualified therapists, assistants, students and work‑experience placements.
* Evidence of a range of evidence‑based interventions used to support children and young people.
* Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area.
* Enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check and Children’s and Adults’ Barring List checks required for the role.
Benefits
* 42‑week contract with an additional 15 flexible days for CPD, project work and supervision, and 10 weeks holiday in non‑term time.
* Competitive starting salary of £41,955 – £45,244 per annum for five days a week (36 hours), across 42 weeks of the year.
* Comprehensive clinical supervision programme, including a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager and extensive in‑house and external training opportunities.
* Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees.
* Access to an extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and well‑being.
* Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year; paternity, adoption and dependants leave.
* Generous local government salary‑related pension.
* Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping etc.) and 2 paid volunteering days per year.
* Learning and development hub with a wealth of resources.
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