Speech & Language Therapist

Speech & Language Therapist

Location: Great Baddow, Essex

Salary: £25k - £45k + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

The Client:

Our client is a well-established therapeutic school, offering education and therapy for pupils to pupils with adverse childhood experiences.

The Role:

As a Speech & Language Therapist, you will develop and implement effective, engaging therapy programmes, supported by educational staff.

You will be instructing students from KS1 to KS2.

Responsibilities

- Work closely with colleagues to enhance therapy outcomes.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with childrens families.
- Ensure the safety and supervision of children under your care.
- Lead and deliver comprehensive therapeutic training to staff.
- Conduct therapy ethically, safely, and with consent.
- Perform assessments and provide detailed reports on childrens progress.
- Set functional goals to foster meaningful participation and independence among students.
- Develop and oversee whole class intervention programs.
- Maintain regular communication with families and participate in school meetings and open days.
- Engage in continuous learning and supervision to enhance therapeutic practices.

Requirements:

- Previous experience working as a Speech & Language Therapist or in a similar role.
- Experience working with children and young people in challenging educational environments.
- Understanding of child development, mental health issues, and the educational needs of children with SEMH and SEN.
- Background in own specialised therapeutic field.
- Degree in speech and language therapy or a related field, with registration to a relevant professional body such as BACP.
- Proficiency in English and Mathematics.
- Ability to manage a classroom or similar settings, addressing challenging behaviours effectively.
- Additional qualifications in therapy, special educational needs, or leadership would be desirable.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary
- Up to 15 weeks of holiday
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Private medical insurance
- Gym membership
- Apple MacBook
- Free daily lunch
- Professional growth opportunities
- Financial support for qualifications

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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