Speech and Language Therapist
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification which gives license to practice
Salary: £29,961 per annum
Start Date: 6th January 2025
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join us at Grange School with potential to work across the Trust.
We are seeking an experienced, passionate and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to play a crucial role in supporting the communication and language development of our pupils. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working within a school setting.
The successful candidate will provide holistic, specialist provision in a neuro-affirming, pupil centred way.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting pupils, person centred and confident in working with others.
- Able to (and be supported to) conduct assessments using a strength-based approach.
- Able to develop and implement individualised therapy plans.
- Able to collaborate with teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals.
- Provide training and support to school staff on strategies to promote language and communication development.
- Able to monitor and evaluate pupil progress, adjusting therapy as needed.
Main responsibilities:
- To provide Speech and Language therapy for young people with physical impairment, complex health needs and associated learning difficulties
- To undertake a Speech and Language therapy assessment using investigative analytical and clinical reasoning skills considering all aspects of a pupil’s life (social, emotional, environmental)
- To assess for and provide appropriate alternative and augmentative communication systems
- To provide detailed communication assessments passports/profiles highlighting vocal, non-verbal and behaviours that enable communication
Key skills and experience:
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification which gives license to practice
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- License to practice from and membership of RCSLT
- Previous Speech and Language Therapy experience, demonstrating evidence-based practice and the ability to effectively manage a caseload
- Experience of working with children/young people with SEN, particularly those on the Autism Spectrum
- Hold a valid driving license
Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be.
Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve. To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/apply/2120446
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.