AddressSpeech and Language Therapist
Buckingham (Buckinghamshire)
Full time
Immediate start / May 2024
Are you a dedicated educator with a passion for making a positive impact on students’ lives? Join one of our vibrant SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools as a School Therapist and be part of a team committed to nurturing academic success and emotional well-being!
Role Overview:
As a School Therapist, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the holistic development of our students. Your primary focus will be on providing therapeutic interventions to address social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, enabling every child to thrive in a supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to support students’ emotional and mental health needs
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals to develop and implement personalised intervention plans
- Provide guidance and support to students in managing stress, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties
- Foster a positive and inclusive school culture through social-emotional learning initiatives and classroom-based interventions
- Act as a resource and advocate for students with special needs, ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure coordinated support
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in School Counselling, Clinical Psychology, or related field
- Relevant experience working with children and adolescents in an educational or therapeutic setting
- Strong understanding of child development, trauma-informed practices, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, families, and colleagues
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice in the field of school-based therapy
If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity, then please give Saleh a call on 01296 752 499 and Apply Below
Supply Desk is working in partnership with several Local Authorities and represent a host of opportunities in the boroughs of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development, we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way.
Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
