Job summary
We are looking to recruit anenthusiastic and motivated Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to join ourfriendly and supportive Speech and Language therapy team. Working within a committed and proactivemultidisciplinary therapy team alongside education colleagues, you will assistthe Therapy staff to support autistic children and young people to developindependence and achieve their potential.
You will need to demonstrateexcellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to adapt andbe creative in your approach to engaging young people. You will be provided with regular supervisionand opportunities for development and training. It is desirable that applicantshave previous experience in working with individuals with autism andchallenging behaviour.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit to download an applicationform or please contact Alex Labbett (Business Manager)
The School is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Allsuccessful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and BarringService check.
Main duties of the job
The role is varied and will involve being responsible for the administration of the Speech & Language Therapy team, as well as holding a small caseload (dependenton experience) under the support and guidance of a qualified Speech & Language with the students could include one-to-one, small group work and class-based group and individual ideal candidate would be interested in Speech & Language Therapy as a career.
About us
Papillon House School, setin extensive woodlands in Tadworth, Surrey, is an independent day school forautistic children and young people.Therapy at Papillon aims to provide the scaffolding to support eachpupils learning style and the team are dedicated in working alongside theteaching staff to support our pupils to achieve their full potential.
The therapy team consists of Speech and Language therapists, Occupational therapists, Art therapy and a Clinical Psychologist. The therapy team is integral within the school and works closely with the education team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To assist the qualified Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) staff to provide high quality therapy interventions to children attending Papillon House School with a range of language and communication difficulties and a diagnosis of profound ASD and associated behavioural difficulties.
To act as the allocated person for a caseload of children (as identified by and under the guidance of the SLT), providing packages as designed and under the guidance of SLTs.
With support from the SLTs to monitor, review and evaluate progress.
To lead group and individual treatment sessions where appropriate and under the guidance of the SLTs.
To help manage the SLT resources including assessment and therapy resources, equipment ordering and equipment monitoring.
To produce visuals to support pupils in the classroom and to support therapy sessions.
On the job training will be given to gain the broad range of clinical and specialist knowledge and skills required to undertake this specialist role,
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To contribute towards the assessment process and provide feedback to the therapist
To undertake observations with and without the therapist
To feedback information to the SLT and with guidance from the SLT
2. To implement therapy programmes, both on an individual basis and groups and provide feedback to therapist
To carry out programmes of intervention devised by the therapist using a range of specialist SLT resources.
To plan a programme from agreed goals with the therapist, to monitor childrens progress and to recommend possible changes to the therapist
To plan and organise tasks, activities and programmes for total delegated caseload
To be responsible for assessing and highlighting clinical risk in relation to own caseload, seeking guidance and help from therapist as appropriate.
To not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and having been deemed competent.
3. To be able to prioritise workload following clinical supervision
To plan day-to-day workload
To identify factors involved in prioritisation and prioritise workload accordingly.
4. To support clients / carers/ other professionals in dealing with and understanding the aims of therapy and the impact of their impairment on their daily life and education.
1. To liaise with classroom staff on implementation of SLT strategies within the classroom.
2. To model SLT strategies within the classroom
3. To use appropriate methods of communication to aid the understanding of children with complex communication difficulties
4. To feedback to SLT if more support is needed within the classroom to aid use of SLT strategies
5. To provide training for other staff / carers involving 1:1 demonstration, formal training and problem-solving discussions
To contribute to training sessions devised/validated by the therapist
To provide induction and training sessions to students as requested
6. To participate in writing reports
To participate in gathering and collating information for reports following in class or 1:1 input
7. To be involved in service projects and developments
To contribute to and support project work
8. To maintain up-to-date client records and complete all client documentation to department standards
To keep children's files up-to-date recording relevant information on specific record sheets
9. To organise administrative tasks efficiently
To maintain accurate and legible clinical records of all client related interventions and provide feedback to teaching staff
To become familiar with a wide range of therapy materials.
To produce therapy materials / resources for use with individual clients throughout the school
To advise the senior therapist of any therapeutic equipment/materials needed for the service
10. To keep clinical skills updated and maintain personal / professional development
To participate in appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan
To attend and participate in internal and external courses to meet the annual personal development plan, and/or to implement evidence based practice
To continue to expand and further own knowledge and skills by participation in the supervision process as a supervisee, maintaining a programme of Continuing Professional Development
11. General Responsibilities
To ensure that any necessary assessments and interventions are carried out within your competence and in accordance to those laid down by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
To fulfil any specific tasks as requested by the supervising SLT / Lead Therapist.
To maintain complete confidentiality of all reports and any other information concerning clients that may be known or acquired in the course of work
This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of this post. The post holder may be required to undertake other related duties in the line with the nature and duties of this post which are not specifically mentioned above.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
5. Experience of working with children (voluntary or paid)
Desirable
6. Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary Team
7. Experience of working with autistic people
8. Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour
Qualifications
Essential
9. GCSE English Grade C or above (or equivalent)