Speech and Language Therapist

The post holder will work as part of a central team of specialists strengthening, developing and supporting inclusive practice across the Trust schools to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Delivering a high quality, effective speech and language therapy services across the Trust, working with staff and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Playing a key role in supporting the Trust to meet its statutory responsibilities, including contributing to diagnostic assessment pathways and developing inclusive practice across all settings.

• Have a recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Be a registered member of the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
• Experience working as a Speech, Language and Communication Needs therapist, preferably within a children and young people setting.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Experience of working on a child Multi Agency Assessment Autism Pathway.
• Have an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and Equality Act (2010) legislation and its implications.
• Tenacious practice to ensure that the wishes of children and young people are heard and affect decision making.
• Proficiency with the use of technology.

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level.
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field.
• A supportive working environment and team ethos.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children's Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.