We are looking for an Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work with children with learning difficulties and associated speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs. The post holder will hold a caseload of children fitting this profile who may attend special schools, specialist resource provisions, and mainstream settings, and be part of a team doing similar. The post also has a leadership role, to be a line manager for a small number of therapists and assistants who work within the same sub‑team, and to support the team leader with strategic needs.
Responsibilities
* Independently assess and manage the speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs of children who attend the named special school(s).
* Lead and manage a school team serving the communication needs of special school children.
* Work collaboratively with the team leader for speech and language therapy in special schools.
* Provide clinical and leadership supervision, contribute to CPD and strategic planning.
Qualifications
* Significant experience assessing and treating communication needs of children with SEND and co‑occurring diagnoses, especially those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
* Competence or willingness to develop competence in paediatric dysphagia assessment and management.
* Relevant clinical and leadership experience in a similar setting.
Location & Availability
Clinical location in Rugby/North area(s) of Warwickshire, with potential leadership responsibilities for staff in other areas of the county. The role is open to part‑time hours; please indicate your availability.
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