School Based Speech and Language Therapist

School Based Speech and Language Therapist

Chelmsford

£25 - £45k per annum (experience dependant)

Full Time

Our partner special needs school for students aged 5-16, with SEMH, is seeking a permanent Speech and Language Therapist from April (After Easter Holidays)

They are looking to strengthen their current team and wish to recruit a full time, term time only Speech and Language Therapist with at least 1 years experience ideally of working in schools. Working within their therapies team, you will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy to children and young people with challenging behaviour, working collaboratively with the school’s staff to promote students independence, wellbeing, and supporting communication across the curriculum.

You will have responsibility for assessments, Education and Health Care Plans, and delivering diverse and effective support for a wide range of complex communication needs.

As a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, the following criteria is essential:

• Recognised and relevant Speech and Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration
• At least 1 years experience
• Experience within this specialist client group
• Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and evidence of skilled application
• Experience of multi professional work within a range of settings
• Knowledge and experience of AAC preferable

Employee Benefits include:

• 15 weeks paid holiday
• Private healthcare
• Apple Laptop
• Small Caseload of 20 pupils
• Supportive team

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.