Speech and Language Therapist
Location:Reading
Salary:£34,172- £37,908
Hours:37 Hours per week
We are currently seeking an experiencedSpeech and Language Therapistto joinan exciting collaborative provision which will provide a safe and happy learning environment for 150 learners from Year 1 to Year 13, with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated complex needs, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health.
Benefits to include:
Discounted Gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Wellness Hub
Employee assistance hub andcounselling
Financial wellbeing support
Pension with life assurance
Shopping discounts
Eye Care
Perks Hub
Secondment opportunities
Priority school places
Flexi perks
Flu vaccination
Me day
Car parking
Duties to include but not limited to:
To provide a high standard of safe, holistic and evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy within a school setting
To undertake specialist assessment, treatment, interventions, education and support for student in a school setting (including advice to parents and carers).
To devise and evaluate Speech and Language therapy plans and classroom-based programmes based on the assessment process in consultation with the student, teachers and TAs, family and carers respecting choices and diversity.
To develop Augmentative Alternative Communication methods in relation to the childrens needs.
To liaise with, and foster positive relationships with the SENCO, Headteacher, Pastoral staff, external agencies, students and parents.
To record all Speech and Language therapy intervention in compliance with the Trusts guidelines and using appropriate management information systems).
To evaluate Speech and Language therapy intervention and always maintain and develop a high standard of clinical and professional practice.
To assist with service development and improvement through audit, planning and review
For a full breakdown of duties, please do not hesitate to contact Annie at Positive Futures.
Knowledge and experience:
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
HCPC and RCSLT registration
Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
Experience of working with children and teenagers with ASD
Experience of working with SEND (especially ADHD and SEMH)
Experience of working within an educational setting
Experience in training staff in strategies to support SEND and using different forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Knowledge of assessment tools
Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Good skills of working with parents and implementing strategies to support children at home.
An understanding of and the ability to work with children with SEMH and challenging behaviour.

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