Speech and Language Therapist - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Due to a successful expansion in our schools, we are looking to employ a Speech and Language Therapist to work full-time - term time only. Monday to Friday 8:45am – 3:45pm plus inset hours, currently 2 hours on a Tuesday. Salary dependent upon experience. The post may cover two sites, the role is mainly based at Ripplevale Upper School in Ripple but there may be occasions to visit Ripplevale Lower School in Broadstairs, however this is negotiable and may be based over the main site at Ripple for the right candidate.

We are looking for an innovative and passionate SaLT specialist, who is looking for an exciting post in a well-established SEN Independent school. You will be responsible for assisting in the SaLT provision for students from primary aged children through to Post 16 with Autism and or SLCN needs. You will be a self-starter working as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering SaLT and communication interventions. You will monitor and report on the SaLT provision for individuals and groups of students, identifying any SaLT needs, devising provision plans and delivering the best outcomes for all our students. 

We would ideally like someone with experience working in a school setting or with a paediatric population, but will consider recently qualified therapists.

Benefits include manageable caseload numbers, support and supervision from a well-established therapy team lead and access to CPD both in-house and via external courses.

Please note APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ON RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM PLEASE. CVs on their own will be rejected.  

Please email hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk, telephone 01304 373866 to request an application pack, Job Description and Person Specification. Or click the Apply button

Safeguarding
Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to:

Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful candidate, as per KCSIE will also be subjected to have an online search undertaken, this is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies and abide by those policies (names and points of contact for all relevant agencies can be found in the policies).

Participate in all Child Protection & Safeguarding training as required by the school.

Immediately report any incidents of a Safeguarding and Child Protection nature.

Be aware that failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect of a pupil is a disciplinary offence.

Please note: This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.