Job overview Speech and Language Therapist – Hedgeway Location: Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JN Hours: 40 hours per week – Term time only (44.67 paid weeks) Hourly Rate: £19.11 - £22.68 per hour - effective from 1st January 2025 Annual Salary: £34,145.75 - £40,524.62 actual salary (FTE £39,748.80 - £47,174.40) Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for 7-19 year olds with complex communication and associated difficulties. Putting students’ needs first, the school provides the right level of support to enable them to learn more effectively and achieve their full potential. Working with students prepares them for adulthood, whether that be further education, training, or employment. The main purpose of the role: The purpose is to plan, provide, and further develop an integrated Speech and Language Therapy service to the pupils at Hedgeway School, covering communication needs. Key duties: Run social communication groups for students, either directly or supervising groups run by education staff. Carry out speech and language interventions as described in students’ statutory documentation. Carry out baseline communication assessments for all students. Write SMART targets for education plans; assess and monitor progress against these targets, amending where necessary. Lead and deliver training to the education team in social communication. Carry out a whole-school classroom language audit and provide recommendations for SLT. Plan and implement individual communication programmes and provide accessible written guidelines which can be delegated and delivered by others. Regularly monitor and review outcomes for communication aims/programmes and modify as required. Attend and contribute to annual reviews, providing clear and concise written reports. Skills and Qualifications Successful candidate qualities: Qualifications: Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC. Professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent. Work within the RCSLT clinical guidelines and HCPC standards. Knowledge and experience: Knowledge of a range of therapy interventions in learning disability. Knowledge of behaviour support. Knowledge of the impact of trauma and adverse early childhood experiences on communication. Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions. At least two years’ post-graduate experience as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist. Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities. Experience working with children or young people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. Experience or knowledge of delivering provision through the EHCP process. Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer? Full training and continued support. Opportunity to gain qualifications funded by us Free lunch during working days. Perkbox subscription. Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme. Car lease scheme. Bike to work scheme. Free parking. Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio, and more. Apply/Enquiries If you are interested in this role, please apply online and complete our application form. For more information, contact 07918 144908 / adele.richardthe-aurora-group.com Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. About Aurora Hedgeway School Rookery Lane, Pilning Bristol BS35 4JN United Kingdom At Aurora Hedgeway, we offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 to post-16, we support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey. Our curriculum is designed by ‘stage’ rather than ‘age’, allowing each student to learn alongside others with similar skills and abilities.