We are looking for a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Special Educational Needs (SEN) at Brookways School. You will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and delivering tailored interventions to help children develop their communication and language skills, enabling them to thrive in their learning environment.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children and young pupils with a range of needs Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN) and complex needs associated with additional learning needs and ASC.
Manage your own caseload and work flexibly, providing therapy services to children and young pupils according to clinical need and in close liaison with the highly specialist clinical team covering both schools.
participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, staff meetings, supervision, training and annual appraisals.
Working in collaboration with other Speech and Language Therapists and clinical team colleagues you will support the development of Speech and Language Therapy services across Kedleston Group.
Clinical supervision will be provided by internal Senior Speech and Language Therapists or funded externally.
What we’re looking for:
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
UK HCPC Registration, and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
successful post registration practice and experience with young people (ideally experience of working with children with ASC needs
Why join us?
Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits.
A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Generous life cover
Who are we?
Brookways School is an independent specialist day school in North Cheam, London designed with a state-of-the-art learning environment which has been created to meet the needs of young people with autism.
Our school offers a calm, quiet, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.
Brookways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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