Job Overview To independently model and deliver identified interventions including intensive interaction and and intensive speech sound work and groups for children with speech, language and communication needs in Early Years under the guidance of a qualified therapist To independently deliver identified training to parents of children with speech wound difficulties and communication needs under the guidance of a qualified therapist To independently deliver identified training to School and Early Years staff on strategies and interventions to support children with speech, language and communication needs To independently monitor the progress of identified children with speech, language and communication needs in Early Years under the guidance of a qualified therapist – including informal assessments, observations and discussions with early years staff and parents – and to feedback findings to the therapist Devise, design and produce low technology communication aids – and model using these. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job To independently model and deliver identified interventions including intensive interaction and Intensive speech sound sessions and groups for children with speech, language and communication needs in Early Years and schools under the guidance of a qualified therapist To independently deliver identified training to parents of children with speech, language and communication needs under the guidance of a qualified therapist To independently deliver identified training to Early Years staff on strategies and interventions to support children with speech, language and communication needs To independently monitor the progress of identified children with speech, language and communication needs in Early Years under the guidance of a qualified therapist – including informal assessments, observations and discussions with early years staff and parents – and to feedback findings to the therapist Devise, design and produce low technology communication aids – and model using these To produce resources for intervention and maintain resources appropriate to the clinical environment and child’s needs as requested by therapists To support with the running of any school holiday group sessions run by the team To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times Working for our organisation Working for your organisation We are delighted to offer this opportunity to work as a Speech and Language Therapy assistant within CNWL Allied Health Professional (AHP) Support Workers. AHP Support Workers are vital in CNWL’s therapies teams and have varied roles across many clinical services, as Assistants and Associate Practitioners to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians and Podiatrists. Roles also include Activity Coordinators and Fitness Instructors. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please see the job description for further details on the main responsibilities of the role. Clinical – under the responsibility and guidance of a qualified speech and language therapist To independently model and deliver identified interventions to children in Early Years, with supervision/ from a qualified speech and language therapis 1.1 To model identified interventions to Nursery/School staff so they are able to continue to run school led interventions 1.2 To offer identified training to Nursery/School staff /parents on strategies and interventions to support children with speech, language and communication needs 1.3 To support qualified speech and language therapists to deliver training to staff/parents as needed – including support with organizing this as needed 1.4 To offer identified training to parents of children with speech, language and communication needs 1.5 To independently monitor the progress of identified children with speech, language and communication needs and to feedback findings to the speech and language therapist 1.6 To communicate with parent/carers, Early Years/ school staff of identified children with speech, language and communication needs and to feedback findings to the speech and language therapist 1.7 To feedback to the speech and language therapist any concerns around the child’s progress in therapy as noted in sessions or reported by setting staff or parent/carers 1.6 To record information on the child’s SystmOne record documenting input at the earliest opportunity, which would typically be by the end of the working day or the next working day at the latest 1.8 To liaise where appropriate and communicate effectively with all other members of the speech and language therapy team to ensure continuity. 1.9 To provide written and verbal communication, at all levels and to be able to communicate effectively with clients’ carers/parents, and other professionals at all levels of Trust and outside agencies. 1.10 To keep up to date with new developments within the service, and to apply this to working practice. Person specification Education And Qualifications Essential criteria Recognised Degree qualification or equivalent Desirable criteria First class honours degree or equivalent Further training courses relevant to the post Previous Experience Essential criteria Relevant experience of working with pre-school children in a work setting Desirable criteria Experience of working as a speech and language therapy assistant Experience of working with children with special needs Experience of working with Autistic Children Experience of running group interventions Experience of delivering training Experience of providing intensive interaction sessions Skills and knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to pre-school children with SLCN. Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to pre-school children with SLCN). Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy strategies for children with SLCN including: speech, language, stammering, social communication, selective mutism Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit. Awareness of the roles of other professionals relevant to pre-school children with SLCN Knowledge of standards of record keeping. Desirable criteria Experience of working with a range of children with SLCN Experience of modelling strategies to parents and school/ early years staff Experience of working within an MDT Experience of contributing to clinical audits Experience of using SystmOne as the electronic record Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential criteria Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children and their families Excellent empathy skills. Ability to be a good team member. Good negotiation and problem solving skills. Good analytical and reflection skills. Good concentration skills. Good presentation skills; both written and verbal. Good organizational skills and ability to priorities and meet Deadlines Other Essential criteria Good IT skills Desirable criteria Excellent IT skills Car driver and owner