Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School, based in Colchester, are seeking a qualified and HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our established and expanding our Therapy provision. We are recruiting for both permeant and fixed term contracts, either full time or part time. The post holder will provide support for learners' communication ability and participate in the continuing development of these services under the direction of the Therapy Lead for school services. The successful Speech and Language Therapist will also be supporting a like-minded multidisciplinary team consisting of Occupational Therapists, music therapists and psychodynamic therapists, and other clinical staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established charity.Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School provide ongoing specialist training including leadership, autism-specific, curriculum and therapeutic training opportunities, supervision, and continuing professional development and support. A thorough and structured induction is also on offer at the commencement of employment. Location: Doucecroft School, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL Hours: Either full time or part time Duration of role: Both permeant and fixed term contract (1 year) Salary: Dependent on experience (suitable for equivalent of band 5/6) The school: Doucecroft School is a vibrant, dynamic, and highly supportive specialist co-educational school for autistic children and young people with additional complex needs, aged 5 -19 years. Doucecroft has a "Good" Ofsted rating, where we provide a nurturing environment where learners can thrive and grow in independence and self-esteem. We offer bespoke, individualised education with a proven track record of dramatically raising the outcomes for the students who have completed their education with us.Our approach ensures that through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality-of-life outcomes, with specialist therapists and professionals providing expertise in addition to the highly skilled education team. All staff within the school are committed to striving towards outstanding, led by an enthusiastic and dynamic senior leadership team. The Role: Assessing new learners' and reviewing existing learners' communication needs within the school Developing communication targets for your allocated learners (in collaboration with teaching/class teams) and regularly monitoring and reviewing these targets Delivering individual and group therapy, where required Attending Multi-disciplinary team meetings and annual reviews Delivering training to the wider professional team to develop their skills in effective communication with Autistic individuals Supervision of less experienced Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy assistants and therapy students Applications are welcome from Speech & Language Therapists with the following: A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy is essential Augmentative and alternative communication experience A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy is essential Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of working with autistic learners and/or severe learning disabilities Supervision experience highly advantageous A confident, caring and proactive attitude The ability to provide high quality professional advice and detailed reports of a high standard Working within a school setting To apply: If you have a genuine passion for providing excellent education to all, your outstanding future at Doucecroft School could be moments away.Apply now by clicking on the link below or contact Jenny Walshe on 01206 577 678 OR email Recruitmentautism-anglia.org.uk to arrange a confidential discussion. Autism Anglia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Autism Anglia is positive about inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals who can meet the requirements of the job position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to support them. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship.