Address A lovely Special school near Berkeley, Gloucestershire that caters for primary and secondary aged students with Social, Emotional Mental Health needs, Autism and Attachment disorder is urgently looking for an Occupational Therapist and / or a Speech and Language therapist to join their busy and dedicated staff team starting asap. This is a long term, part time position (approx 3 days a week- flexible about which days), term time only. For both positions, they are long term placements and are expected to continue to the end of the school year and there is the potential for these positions to become permanent for exceptional candidates. The school are looking for an Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language therapist to work across the school. For the Occupational Therapist, general duties would consist of assessing and writing sensory profiles for pupils and advising the schools leadership team in regard to meeting pupils' sensory needs (strategies, activities, resources etc.). The successful Occupational Therapist would also be required to deliver some staff training from time to time where necessary. The innovative and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) who would join the full time team would be expected to do the following: • Run social communication groups for students, either directly or supervising groups run by education staff. • Carry out Speech and Language interventions as described in students’ statutory documentation. • Carry out baseline communication assessments for all students. • Write SMART targets for education plans; and assess and monitor progress against these targets, amending where necessary • Lead and deliver training to the education team in social communication • Carry out a whole-school classroom language audit and provide recommendations for SLT. • Plan and implement individual communication programmes and provide accessible written guidelines which can be delegated and delivered by others. • Regularly monitor and review outcomes for communication aims/programmes and modify as required Attend and contribute to annual reviews, provide clear and concise written reports. The successful candidate will have experience working within a similar setting as well as an depth understanding of ASD, SEMH and associated behaviours. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and be able to work as part of a team as well as independently. The school values reliability, professionalism and dedication in their staff members. They are looking for a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language therapist. Those that can commit to the placement to provide continuity for the students will be at an advantage. This is an ideal position for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic, passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEND, interested in continually developing their clinical skills and looking to join a friendly and dynamic staff team. You must be suitably qualified for the positions advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suit ability for each role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience. If you are interested, please email Suzie@Axcis.co.uk so we can discuss the next steps. Axcis Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE and Quality Mark guidelines (for details please see our website). INDSW
If you are interested, then please contact Suzie Sage on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2009 and click on the apply button below.
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As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
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Contact: Suzie Sage
Telephone: 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2009
