* Working hours: 36 hours per week across 42 weeks per year
* Posted on: 6 November 2024
Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This is a full-time position with a starting salary of £24,808 per annum for 36 hours per week across 42 weeks of the year, pro-rata to £26,777. The role is term-time, plus an additional 15 days per year.
We have a full-time post for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our team of Therapists and Assistants in North East Surrey schools. We are a large and supportive team, and can offer you line management, peer observations, joint working, and a thorough induction and in-house training programme.
Your office base will be in Weybridge although we promote agile working. You will work in a patch of mainstream schools, and also at Manor Mead special school.
Rewards and Benefits
* Flexible working around core school hours with mobile and agile working solutions
* Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager (weekly for new starters, moving to monthly over the first year, at your pace), extensive in-house training programme and formal external training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups, and an SLTA group
* A mixed and varied caseload across settings and age groups
* Termly themed study days for the whole SALT team
* Enhanced support to take you through your competencies
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
About the Team
The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of Surrey County Council's support for children with additional needs and disabilities, working collaboratively in the Inclusion and Additional Needs team in Surrey's Children, Families and Learning Directorate with other teams like Educational Psychology and specialist teachers.
We aim to deliver the right support at the right time through assessment and intervention, equipping families and professionals with the skills and resources to work together to help and support children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. We offer universal, targeted and specialist support for children, families and the school workforce, and work with children and young people with Education, Health & Care Plans and those at Special Education Needs support.
About the Role
Working under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist, your role will be to play a pivotal part in supporting children to achieve the outcomes agreed by a Therapist in conjunction with the school and family through a range of activities which will include:
* Working individually with a child or young person within a school
* Modelling strategies to class teachers and teaching assistants
* Working with a small group
* Creating resources for the therapy team
* Giving both verbal and written feedback to school staff and parents
* Keeping accurate written case notes
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence:
* At least 2 years of working with children and young people either in mainstream and specialist schools
* Experience of working with a speech and language therapy team member
* Evidence of use of IT systems such as word and excel, outlook, Teams
* Evidence of working flexibly and independently
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Speech and Language Therapy staff will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel to meet the demands of the role. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
As part of your application you will be asked to submit a CV and answer the following questions:
* Have you worked in mainstream and special schools as a Therapy or Teaching Assistant in the last two years? Please can you tell us more about this experience.
* Have you worked alongside a member of the Speech and Language Therapy team? Please can you describe this to us.
* Are you familiar with a range of SLT strategies and approaches? Please can you tell us more about your knowledge in this area.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role, including discussing flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Melissa Sartin by e-mail at melissa.sartin@surreycc.gov.uk.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15/11/24 with interviews planned for week commencing 25/11/24.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
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Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
* The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
* The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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