What skills and experience we're looking for
St John’s Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life. Every day is different, and staff work with pupils with a range of different needs, which include sensory impairments, communication and learning challenges or autism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.
We are looking for a highly specialised Speech & Language Therapist’s to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.
This role includes:
• Plan and deliver speech and language therapy sessions for your caseload.
• Work collaboratively with other therapists, teachers, learning support assistants and carestaff
• Monitor and report on pupils’ progress
• Provide recommendations and guidance to parents/ carers, colleagues in school and other professionals
• Maintain case records in line with school policy and RCSLT guidelines
• Keep up to date with relevant clinical research
• Participate as required in the supervision and training of SaLT students
• Participate fully in whole school training sessions and meetings
• Attend and contribute annual reviews as directed
• Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos, rules and regulations
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
• A very supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development.
• An induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff.
• A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best.
Further details about the role
Candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school and experience how rewarding your work could be.
For further details and an application pack contact Mrs K Holt - karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk (01937 842144)
Closing Date: Noon Friday 3rd January 2025
St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references regarding your suitability to work with children. We promote diversity and want a workforce, which reflects the population of Leeds.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.