Part-time Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6 Run through) at MHS
Part-time (3 days), Term time, permanent, non-residential position in an Ofsted rated Outstanding School.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team. We offer excellent training and support working in a unique, friendly and professional environment.
Our therapists are inspiring and creative, transforming the futures of intelligent pupils with additional learning challenges, by empowering them. Come and join us for an exciting opportunity to work directly with children and young people, supporting them to develop, thrive and reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
About this post:
A suitable candidate would be an enthusiastic and adaptable therapist, who enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve managing and delivering therapy to a varied caseload of boys aged 8-18 including assessing pupils' needs for Speech and Language Therapy, both formally and informally. Students at More House School are academically able, but struggle in education due to Speech, Language and Communication difficulties, Specific Learning Difficulties and related SEND needs. Therapy is delivered in small groups of between three and six boys and is integrated into the whole school timetable, so that no student is withdrawn from lessons. Speech and Language Therapists at More House School work collaboratively with teaching staff to support the generalisation of language skills into the classroom and to support pupils to access the curriculum.
This transition role will allow you to join the team as a Band 5 while working through clinical competencies before moving into the Band 6 role. Experienced Speech and Language Therapists ready to progress to a Band 6 or already in a Band 6 position are also encouraged to apply.
About us
More House School is a registered charity providing an exceptional, mainstream education for intelligent boys with Specific Learning Difficulties and weakness in their developmental language skills. Delivering a transformative education repeatedly recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted over more than a decade, we offer a specialised learning environment for day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13. Our pupils are taught to recognise their strengths and develop their self-belief so that they achieve independence and extraordinary results at GCSE, BTEC and A Level courses.
Job responsibilities
The role and responsibilities include:
* Assessing pupils' needs for Speech and Language Therapy both formally and informally;
* Developing and implementing specialist Speech and Language Therapy for pupils and evaluating the outcomes of the intervention;
* Working collaboratively with teaching staff to support the generalisation of language skills into the classroom;
* Supervising Speech and Language Therapists and/or assistants;
* Directing Speech and Language Therapy assistants;
* Providing advice and support to other staff members regarding the management of communication difficulties;
* Attending annual reviews;
* Enabling pupils to access the full curriculum by providing support within the classroom as necessary;
* Attending Parents Evenings as required;
* Liaising with other staff as required;
* Providing support for public examinations;
* Explaining the role of Speech and Language Therapist to visitors, students, volunteers and other professionals;
* Assisting with proofreading of annual reports;
* Preparing reports and data analyses;
* Providing study support, one day per week, between 4.30 and 5.30pm (full time positions only);
* Preparing suitable materials to support therapy;
* Attending whole school induction programme (in your first year);
* Attending school functions as requested.
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and as with all roles in the school, the position includes any other duties, from time to time, deemed appropriate or necessary by the Headmaster.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
* HCPC Registration or willingness to complete Return to Practice.
* Membership of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
* Completion of other relevant training courses.
Experience
* Demonstrated knowledge of the HCPC standards of proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists and the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
* Ability to assess pupils' needs for Speech and Language Therapy both formally and informally.
* Ability to develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy for pupils and evaluate the outcomes of the intervention.
* Ability to effectively use strategies to motivate and engage pupils in therapy and promote good student relationships.
* Ability to provide supervision and support to less experienced therapists and assistants.
* Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.
* Good understanding of the principles of supportive behaviour management.
* Evidence of commitment to own professional development.
* Confidence using IT to communicate.
* Ability to keep accurate and contemporaneous records.
* Excellent standard of written English and attention to detail.
* Experience with a range of standardised assessments.
* Experience of delivering supervision.
* Recent professional development relevant to Speech and Language Therapy in educational settings.
* Proficient skills with Microsoft and experience of using a school-focused management information system.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experience Band 5 £31,469 - £38,308, Band 6 £39,205 - £47,084.
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