Speech and Language Therapist (Secondary)
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Salary starting from £32,400 (newly qualified) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2024 |
| Location: | New Malden, Greater London, KT3 6JJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1422140 |
Summary
Blossom House is a specialist independent day school in London for children with speech, language and communication difficulties. A highly supportive and nurturing place to learn, our school has a positive and inspiring atmosphere created by our dedicated, professional and caring staff.We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who has a passion for supporting children within the educational setting, to learn and ‘blossom’ in spite of their communication difficulties.
Our student’s primary educational needs are their speech, language and communication difficulties. Therapy and teaching are integrated throughout the school week for all students following a transdisciplinary model. You will work closely with the teaching and support staff, as well as with our OT department, physio therapist, specialist SPLD teachers, and Art Therapists on a daily basis.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• An ability to work closely with Therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SLT goals into the educational setting.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementing, preferably paediatric, therapy programmes.
• An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
Applicants will need to complete an application form along with the application activity detailed in the attachment.
The role is a Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time with a minimum of 3 days.Monday to Friday: 08:30am – 17:00pm To Start: September 2024 Closing date: 4th June 2024 We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.
Applicants will need to complete an application form along with the application activity detailed in the attachment.
The role is a Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time with a minimum of 3 days.Monday to Friday: 08:30am – 17:00pm To Start: September 2024 Closing date: 4th June 2024 We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.