Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Dagenham
Contract Type: Full-Time (within Term-Time)
Salary: £160 - £210+ per day (D.O.E)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
A specialist SEMH school in Dagenham is seeking a HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties.
This role offers the opportunity to deliver specialist communication assessment and intervention, working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff to embed communication strategies across the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils develop functional communication and access learning.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of pupils with autism and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
Deliver communication assessments and evidence-based interventions.
Develop individual therapy programmes linked to EHCP outcomes.
Contribute to EHCP reviews and Annual Review reports.
Work collaboratively with teachers, occupational therapists and support staff.
Provide staff training and guidance for families where appropriate.
Essential Requirements
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
HCPC registered and RCSLT will be preferred.
Experience supporting children or young people with autism or complex learning needs.
Knowledge of Total Communication approaches and AAC strategies.
Experience contributing to EHCPs and multidisciplinary reviews.
Strong communication and report-writing skills.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Why Apply?
Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils with complex communication needs.
Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
Contribute to a specialist setting focused on inclusive, personalised education.
Safeguarding
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Veritas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
How to Apply
To apply or request further information, please submit your CV or contact Alexandra at Veritas Education London.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community