Trinity School
JOB SUMMARY
To carry out comprehensive communication assessments of pupils and their environments using a range of observational, informal and formal assessment tools in order to:
o Provide appropriate and effective intervention.
o Set appropriate targets in collaboration with teaching staff.
o Provide advice and support to classroom staff regarding communication strategies and systems.
To undertake eating, drinking and swallowing (dysphagia) assessments, and provide associated advice and recommendations only where appropriately trained, competent, authorised and working within the scope of professional practice, and organisational policies. (Where a therapist hasn’t undergone additional dysphagia training, this is likely to involve only offering support or advice for pupils who do not have an identified swallowing difficulty).
To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise professional boundaries,...
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Band 5
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Full time
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