Job Description
Speech & Language Therapist – Specialist School
Permanent, term time only
Shropshire
Salary: £45,000 - £53,000 DOE (pro rata)
Remit
Compass Associates are proud to be working with one of the country’s leading providers of specialist education, to recruit an experienced Speech & Language Therapist for one of their Shropshire schools.
The school provides specialist education and therapeutic support for children, aged 7-18, who have learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, many with additional attachment disorders, ADHD, anxiety, emotional difficulties and/or challenging behaviours. The curriculum is tailored to each pupil, depending on their learning style and individual needs, whilst supporting them to gain further skills in independence, managing behaviours and social communication. The school is located in the Shropshire countryside and has excellent facilities including a Forrest School, outdoor gardens, sensory rooms and spacious classrooms.
As the school’s Speech & Language Therapist, you will hold your own caseload and carry out comprehensive assessments, formulate therapy plans and deliver individualised interventions. You’ll be part of the school’s wider Therapy Team which includes an Educational Psychologist, who is the Lead Clinician, as well as an Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist and Therapy Assistant.
Benefits
* Individual CPD budget
* Critical illness cover
* Electric car purchase scheme
* Company pension
* Clinical supervision
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff wellbeing scheme
* Employee rewards hub
* CPD and further training opportunities
* Free parking on site
Commutable from: Shrewsbury, Telford, Ludlow, Kiddeminster, Hereford, Leominster, Bridgnorth, Worcester, Knighton, Bishop’s Castle, Church Stretton and surrounding towns.
Candidate
The successful candidate must have:
* A recognised degree in Speech & Language Therapy
* HCPC registration
* Experience working with children and young people who have learning disabilities and autism
Interview Process
Informal conversation followed by a formal interview at the school.
Contact details:
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Lynette Robb directly on 0161 509 0419. Alternatively email an updated CV to lrobb@compassltd.co.uk
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for each successful recommendation.
Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.