Band 5 or Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
Salary: NHS Pay Scale 5- £34,521 to £41,956 pro rata, actual £32,954 to £40,051.84
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Apply by: 16 May 2025
Job Overview:
The Grove School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.
We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.
Band 5 or 6 Special School Speech and Language Therapist
Salary: NHS Pay Scale 5 £34,521 to £41,956 pro rata, actual £32,954.28 to £40,051.84
Location: Haringey
Contract Term: Term time only, 36 hours per week / Permanent
We are happy to consider part-time applications.
Closing Date: 9 a.m. on Friday 16th May 2025
Interview date to be confirmed
The Grove School is a brand new special school for young people with autism opened in September 2018 in Haringey as part of the SEARCH Education Trust.
We have a dedicated staff team who work hard to ensure our pupils are supported to achieve their full potential. Community values and partnership are at the heart of what we do and we are all immensely proud to be part of this successful school.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Band 5 or 6 Speech and Language Therapist who has an outstanding track record and is ready for an exciting new challenge to join our expanding team. For newly qualified band 5 therapists we offer support and supervision with completing the competencies towards successful goals.
This is a rare and exceptional opportunity to be involved in the continued development of the SaLT provision within The Grove School. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will be part of the development and planning process and work alongside staff planning and implementing therapy programmes.
The successful candidate will make an important contribution to the school ethos and promote occupational therapy practice across the school.
The successful candidate will have:
● Experience of designing and planning a range of resources that support learners with autism at classroom level
● Experience and understanding of effectively communicating with parents
● Working knowledge of areas of need affected by autism
● Strong organisational skills and prioritising
● Strong ability to problem solve and shows self-initiative
● A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students
● Ability to communicate well with students, teachers and adults
● A commitment to safeguarding children.
● A commitment to maintaining up to date knowledge and skills around Speech and Language Therapy
● Have good ICT skills
You can access some virtual tours and our prospectus on our website at www.thegroveschool.co.uk
Completed application forms should be submitted via TES by 9 a.m. on Friday 16th May 2025.
Interview date to be confirmed.
NB: Please note that in line with the new Keeping Children Safe in Education updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on all shortlisted candidates. CV's or incomplete application forms will not be considered. Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted by the school. Applications may be considered whilst the posts are being advertised. SEARCH Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. We advise early applications are submitted.
Welcome to The Grove School. We cater for students aged 5–19 who have a primary diagnosis of autism. Many of our students may have additional needs including a cognitive impairment, speech and language difficulties or difficulties associated with social communication. Our vision “to make a difference and change lives for the better” underpinned by our principles to Inspire Excellence, Champion Potential and Empower Learning’ is simple and founded on a desire to make a difference.
We aim to enable every child to flourish by encouraging and building upon their unique strengths and interests, and we work with students to develop and deploy strategies to overcome and cope with their difficulties. We recognise that every child is different, and every individual child is always our starting point.
In addition to academic achievement, the focus is on developing every child’s social, emotional and personal development. This is supported by ensuring every child strengthens their independence and living skills which are key to building their confidence and self-esteem. Our students have access to a team of skilled teachers, visiting therapists, and professionals who work together to ensure each child has a learning programme tailored to their specific needs. Families are offered the support and advice they need to feel confident and informed about their child’s needs and future prospects. We are committed to working closely with our mainstream colleagues within the Trust to share good practice.
Central to this partnership is our commitment to working alongside our parents and carers to support the progress and well-being of our students. We look forward to working alongside our families to ensure the very best outcomes for our students here at The Grove School and welcome your feedback. Lucia Santi, Headteacher