Job Description
Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Shepherd's Bush, West London
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: December 2024 or as soon as possible
MLK Search is supporting this Outstanding Specialist School for children with Autism in appointing a Speech and Language Therapist to work across their schools in west London.
This is a truly unique organisation, with a student-centred approach, and professional development and wellbeing of staff at the very forefront of everything they do. Not often do you come across such a passionate Senior Leadership Team who live and breathe the core values of the school each and every day.
The successful candidate will be a key member of therapeutic team and will have the opportunity to continually develop from in house and external training opportunities. You will be responsible for overseeing and implementing Speech and Language Therapy within the school, undertaking the agreed delegated management responsibilities such as supervisions, appraisals, and audits. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the team to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for autistic pupils with associated needs.
With a holistic, therapeutic approach to help pupils in their day to day lives, it is essential to ensure they are safe, comfortable, and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of clinical Speech and Language duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out specialist individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. You will also contribute significantly to providing information and training to staff, commissioners, and other agencies.
The organisation maintains a strong safeguarding culture, and pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.
When it comes to looking after their pupils, they strive for excellence, and treat each person as an individual. With this in mind, they are looking for a SaLT who shares a vision of patience, enthusiasm, and respect.
Person Requirements:
* Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree and valid HCPC Registration
* Registered member of RCSLT
* Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within an educational or complex needs setting
* Experience within complex communication challenges relating to autism
* Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality
* Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and evidence of skilled application
* Ongoing evidence of CPD
If you are a qualified Speech and Language specialist with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with Autism and would like to work in a supportive, collaborative, and truly unique education setting, please APPLY NOW!
Or alternatively, please contact me for further information:
T: 07793 209 744
E: Greg.Bookman@MLK-Search.co.uk
*Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship for this opportunity*