Speech and Language Therapist Contract Full Time NEW

• Specialist SEND School
• Waltham Forest
• Band 6 - Band 7

A specialist school for pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) currently seeks a qualified Speech and Language therapist to join as temporary or permanent from September.

As one of the school's speech and language therapists, you will work across three school sites based in Brent. You will plan, resource and prepare effective and engaging therapy programmes for pupils aged 3 19 (supported by the teacher and leaders). Pupils attending the school have varying needs and all receive a combined programme of therapy and teaching to meet their needs. You will liaise with colleagues and external professionals, as well as working closely with families. Your role will also include planning and delivering whole staff therapeutic training. Weekly, you will conduct therapeutic work in one to one sessions with a specific child, and support small groups or whole classes as required. Structured, weekly sessions or in the moment therapeutic support may be offered. You will support the successful operation of all aspects of the school, as directed by the senior leadership team.

This large specialist SEND school is based in Hackney. It caters for children & young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All pupils have an education, health and care plan and most have severe or profound needs. Many have additional needs, such as medical conditions or are on the autistic spectrum. The school uses a multi disciplinary, personalised approach to supporting learners with a diverse curriculum focused on the arts, physical development and enrichment opportunities.

There is an established and dedicated staff team of teachers, support staff and therapists working across multiple sites, providing excellent opportunities for professional development.

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of speech and language therapy, including wider therapies and their applications.
• Understanding of mental health in children, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), trauma and the impact of abuse and mental health difficulties on child development, attachment and
  behaviour.
• Understanding of child development, learning and children with SEND.
• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
• General understanding of the national curriculum and school provision.

You must be HCPC registered as a speech and language therapist.

If you meet the qualifications, skills and experience above, please apply with an up to date CV.

We respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply individually; if you are not contacted within this time, your application has been unsuccessful. This vacancy is advertised by Philosophy Education on behalf of its client.