Job Title
Speech and Language Therapist
Location
Manor Wood School – Bristol, BS13 8AG & Avonside School – Bristol, BS4 5PS (covering both sites)
Salary
Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (2.5 days per week at each site)
Contract
Permanent Term‑Time only (flexibility around full‑time contract (52 weeks) can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
About Outcomes First Group
We believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We offer smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, with a 97% success rate in guiding leavers into education, employment or training.
The Role
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Manor Wood School and Avonside School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke speech and language therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working and will be given responsibility for holding a speech and language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and lead clinician, and will contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
Essential Criteria
* Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
* HCPC registered, and registered with the RCSLT
* Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
* Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma‑informed practice
* Some experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings
* Some experience of communicating with families, relatives and carers
* An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
* Good relationship building, analytical and judgemental skills
* Good communication skills (oral and written)
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
* Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
* Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team
* Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting
Desirable Criteria
* Some understanding of other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
* Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* £2,000 CPD Training Allowance
Additional Information
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Job Ref: 313941
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