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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Complex Needs & Dyphasia

Job details
Posting date: 06 June 2024
Salary: £40,701.00 to £48,054.00 per year
Additional salary information: £40701.00 - £48054.00 a year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 June 2024
Location: London, E15 4PT
Company: NHS Jobs
Job type: Contract
Job reference: C9363-24-0903

Summary

To manage a complex caseload of students within a specialist Autism resource provision or special school, supported by senior staff. To liaise with specialist teaching staff, classroom teachers and education support staff to provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy input to curriculum and programme planning for students with autism. To provide a specialist level of assessment, therapy and recommendations to a range of children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties within the school setting. This includes planning, implementing and evaluating therapy to early years, primary and secondary school-aged children, writing EHCP advice and reports for annual review for children with a range of speech/language/communication difficulties. To work jointly with more senior colleagues and other professionals to take account of the specific communication needs of these children and plan therapy accordingly To independently manage a large and complex caseload of children with diverse communication difficulties in mainstream schools, with a particular emphasis on liaison with staff for information and to train staff in delivering therapy suggestions. To co-ordinate and take a lead in the joint planning and working including, setting up therapy groups where appropriate and to support more junior colleagues through joint working. To liaise with relevant professional staff in Health, Education and Social Services. To take part in supervising staff and students